How severe is CVE-2023-47250?

CVE-2023-47250 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-47250 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-47250?

CVE-2023-47250 primarily affects M-privacy Mprivacy-tools. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-47250?

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-2023-47250 published?

CVE-2023-47250 was published on 2023-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-47250

CVE-2023-47250 is a high-severity vulnerability in M-privacy Mprivacy-tools with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: M-privacy Mprivacy-tools
Published: 2023-11-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In mprivacy-tools before 2.0.406g in m-privacy TightGate-Pro Server, broken Access Control on X11 server sockets allows authenticated attackers (with access to a VNC session) to access the X11 desktops of other users by specifying their DISPLAY ID. This allows complete control of their desktop, including the ability to inject keystrokes and perform a keylogging attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-47250?: In mprivacy-tools before 2.0.406g in m-privacy TightGate-Pro Server, broken Access Control on X11 server sockets allows authenticated attackers (with access to a VNC session) to access the X11 desktops of other users by specifying their DISPLAY ID. This allows complete control of their desktop, including the ability to inject keystrokes and perform a keylogging attack.
How severe is CVE-2023-47250?: CVE-2023-47250 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-47250 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-47250?: CVE-2023-47250 primarily affects M-privacy Mprivacy-tools. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-47250?: 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-2023-47250 published?: CVE-2023-47250 was published on 2023-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:m-privacy:mprivacy-tools:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:m-privacy:rsbac-policy-tgpro:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:m-privacy:tightgatevnc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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