How severe is CVE-2023-46502?

CVE-2023-46502 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-46502 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-46502?

CVE-2023-46502 affects Opencrx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46502?

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-2023-46502 published?

CVE-2023-46502 was published on 2023-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-46502

CVE-2023-46502 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Opencrx with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Opencrx
Published: 2023-10-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in openCRX v.5.2.2 allows a remote attacker to read internal files and execute server side request forgery attack via insecure DocumentBuilderFactory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-46502?: An issue in openCRX v.5.2.2 allows a remote attacker to read internal files and execute server side request forgery attack via insecure DocumentBuilderFactory.
How severe is CVE-2023-46502?: CVE-2023-46502 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-46502 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-46502?: CVE-2023-46502 affects Opencrx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-46502?: 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-2023-46502 published?: CVE-2023-46502 was published on 2023-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:opencrx:opencrx:5.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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