How severe is CVE-2023-4570?

CVE-2023-4570 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-4570 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-4570?

CVE-2023-4570 affects Ni Measurementlink. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4570?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-4570 published?

CVE-2023-4570 was published on 2023-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-4570

CVE-2023-4570 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ni Measurementlink with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-420.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-420
Affected product: Ni Measurementlink
Published: 2023-10-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper access restriction in NI MeasurementLink Python services could allow an attacker on an adjacent network to reach services exposed on localhost. These services were previously thought to be unreachable outside of the node. This affects measurement plug-ins written in Python using version 1.1.0 of the ni-measurementlink-service Python package and all previous versions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4570?: An improper access restriction in NI MeasurementLink Python services could allow an attacker on an adjacent network to reach services exposed on localhost. These services were previously thought to be unreachable outside of the node. This affects measurement plug-ins written in Python using version 1.1.0 of the ni-measurementlink-service Python package and all previous versions.
How severe is CVE-2023-4570?: CVE-2023-4570 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-4570 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-4570?: CVE-2023-4570 affects Ni Measurementlink. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4570?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-4570 published?: CVE-2023-4570 was published on 2023-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ni.com/en/support/documentation/supplemental/23/improper-restriction-in-ni-measurementlink-python-services.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ni:measurementlink:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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