How severe is CVE-2023-4662?

CVE-2023-4662 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-2023-4662 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-4662?

CVE-2023-4662 affects Adobe Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4662?

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-2023-4662 published?

CVE-2023-4662 was published on 2023-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-4662

CVE-2023-4662 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Connect 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Adobe Connect
Published: 2023-09-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Execution with Unnecessary Privileges vulnerability in Saphira Saphira Connect allows Remote Code Inclusion. This issue affects Saphira Connect: before 9.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4662?: Execution with Unnecessary Privileges vulnerability in Saphira Saphira Connect allows Remote Code Inclusion. This issue affects Saphira Connect: before 9.
How severe is CVE-2023-4662?: CVE-2023-4662 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-2023-4662 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-4662?: CVE-2023-4662 affects Adobe Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4662?: 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-2023-4662 published?: CVE-2023-4662 was published on 2023-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:connect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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