How severe is CVE-2023-46294?

CVE-2023-46294 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-46294 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46294?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-46294 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-46294 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-50518.

When was CVE-2023-46294 published?

CVE-2023-46294 was published on 2024-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-46294

CVE-2023-46294 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.4. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-50518
Weakness: CWE-312
Published: 2024-05-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Teledyne FLIR M300 2.00-19. User account passwords are encrypted locally, and can be decrypted to cleartext passwords using the utility umSetup. This utility requires root permissions to execute.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-46294?: An issue was discovered in Teledyne FLIR M300 2.00-19. User account passwords are encrypted locally, and can be decrypted to cleartext passwords using the utility umSetup. This utility requires root permissions to execute.
How severe is CVE-2023-46294?: CVE-2023-46294 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-46294 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-46294?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-46294 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-46294 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-50518.
When was CVE-2023-46294 published?: CVE-2023-46294 was published on 2024-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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