How severe is CVE-2023-46047?

CVE-2023-46047 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-46047 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-46047?

CVE-2023-46047 affects Sane-project Sane Backends. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46047?

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.

Does CVE-2023-46047 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-46047 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-50308.

When was CVE-2023-46047 published?

CVE-2023-46047 was published on 2024-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-46047

CVE-2023-46047 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sane-project Sane Backends with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-50308
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Sane-project Sane Backends
Published: 2024-03-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in Sane 1.2.1 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file to the sanei_configure_attach() function. NOTE: this is disputed because there is no expectation that the product should be starting with an attacker-controlled configuration file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-46047?: An issue in Sane 1.2.1 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file to the sanei_configure_attach() function. NOTE: this is disputed because there is no expectation that the product should be starting with an attacker-controlled configuration file.
How severe is CVE-2023-46047?: CVE-2023-46047 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-46047 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-46047?: CVE-2023-46047 affects Sane-project Sane Backends. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-46047?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-46047 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-46047 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-50308.
When was CVE-2023-46047 published?: CVE-2023-46047 was published on 2024-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:sane-project:sane_backends:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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