How severe is CVE-2023-47480?

CVE-2023-47480 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-47480 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.

How do I fix CVE-2023-47480?

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.

Does CVE-2023-47480 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-47480 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-51591.

When was CVE-2023-47480 published?

CVE-2023-47480 was published on 2024-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-47480

CVE-2023-47480 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-252.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-51591
Weakness: CWE-252
Published: 2024-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in Pure Data 0.54-0 and fixed in 0.54-1 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via the set*id () function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-47480?: An issue in Pure Data 0.54-0 and fixed in 0.54-1 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via the set*id () function.
How severe is CVE-2023-47480?: CVE-2023-47480 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-47480 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.
How do I fix CVE-2023-47480?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-47480 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-47480 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-51591.
When was CVE-2023-47480 published?: CVE-2023-47480 was published on 2024-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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