How severe is CVE-2023-46596?

CVE-2023-46596 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-46596 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-2023-46596?

CVE-2023-46596 primarily affects Algosec Fireflow. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46596?

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

Does CVE-2023-46596 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-46596 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-50799.

When was CVE-2023-46596 published?

CVE-2023-46596 was published on 2024-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-46596

CVE-2023-46596 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Algosec Fireflow with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-50799
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Algosec Fireflow
Published: 2024-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper input validation in Algosec FireFlow VisualFlow workflow editor via Name, Description and Configuration File field in version A32.20, A32.50, A32.60 permits an attacker to initiate an XSS attack by injecting malicious executable scripts into the application's code. Fixed in version A32.20 (b600 and above), A32.50 (b430 and above), A32.60 (b250 and above)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-46596?: Improper input validation in Algosec FireFlow VisualFlow workflow editor via Name, Description and Configuration File field in version A32.20, A32.50, A32.60 permits an attacker to initiate an XSS attack by injecting malicious executable scripts into the application's code. Fixed in version A32.20 (b600 and above), A32.50 (b430 and above), A32.60 (b250 and above)
How severe is CVE-2023-46596?: CVE-2023-46596 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-46596 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-2023-46596?: CVE-2023-46596 primarily affects Algosec Fireflow. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-46596?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-46596 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-46596 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-50799.
When was CVE-2023-46596 published?: CVE-2023-46596 was published on 2024-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.algosec.com/docs/en/cves/Content/tech-notes/cves/cve-2023-46596.htm

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:algosec:fireflow:a32.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:algosec:fireflow:a32.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:algosec:fireflow:a32.60:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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