CVE-2023-45849
CVE-2023-45849 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Perforce Helix Core with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0. 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-94.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Perforce Helix Core
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An arbitrary code execution which results in privilege escalation was discovered in Helix Core versions prior to 2023.2. Reported by Jason Geffner.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-45849?
- An arbitrary code execution which results in privilege escalation was discovered in Helix Core versions prior to 2023.2. Reported by Jason Geffner.
- How severe is CVE-2023-45849?
- CVE-2023-45849 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-45849 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-45849?
- CVE-2023-45849 affects Perforce Helix Core. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-45849?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-45849 published?
- CVE-2023-45849 was published on 2023-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:perforce:helix_core:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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