How severe is CVE-2023-48222?

CVE-2023-48222 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, 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 none.

Is CVE-2023-48222 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-48222?

CVE-2023-48222 affects Pagerduty Rundeck. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48222?

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-2023-48222 published?

CVE-2023-48222 was published on 2023-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-48222

CVE-2023-48222 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pagerduty Rundeck with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Pagerduty Rundeck
Published: 2023-11-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Rundeck is an open source automation service with a web console, command line tools and a WebAPI. In affected versions access to two URLs used in both Rundeck Open Source and Process Automation products could allow authenticated users to access the URL path, which would allow access to view or delete jobs, without the necessary authorization checks. This issue has been addressed in version 4.17.3. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-48222?: Rundeck is an open source automation service with a web console, command line tools and a WebAPI. In affected versions access to two URLs used in both Rundeck Open Source and Process Automation products could allow authenticated users to access the URL path, which would allow access to view or delete jobs, without the necessary authorization checks. This issue has been addressed in version 4.17.3. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-48222?: CVE-2023-48222 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, 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 none.
Is CVE-2023-48222 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-48222?: CVE-2023-48222 affects Pagerduty Rundeck. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-48222?: 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-2023-48222 published?: CVE-2023-48222 was published on 2023-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/rundeck/rundeck/security/advisories/GHSA-phmw-jx86-x666

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pagerduty:rundeck:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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