How severe is CVE-2023-47172?

CVE-2023-47172 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-47172 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-47172?

CVE-2023-47172 primarily affects Withsecure Client Security. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-47172?

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.

When was CVE-2023-47172 published?

CVE-2023-47172 was published on 2023-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-47172

CVE-2023-47172 is a high-severity vulnerability in Withsecure Client Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Withsecure Client Security
Published: 2023-11-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Certain WithSecure products allow Local Privilege Escalation. This affects WithSecure Client Security 15, WithSecure Server Security 15, WithSecure Email and Server Security 15, and WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection 17 and later.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-47172?: Certain WithSecure products allow Local Privilege Escalation. This affects WithSecure Client Security 15, WithSecure Server Security 15, WithSecure Email and Server Security 15, and WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection 17 and later.
How severe is CVE-2023-47172?: CVE-2023-47172 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-47172 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-47172?: CVE-2023-47172 primarily affects Withsecure Client Security. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-47172?: 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.
When was CVE-2023-47172 published?: CVE-2023-47172 was published on 2023-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.withsecure.com/en/support/security-advisories/cve-2023-47172

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:withsecure:client_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:withsecure:elements_endpoint_protection:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:withsecure:email_and_server_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:withsecure:server_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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