How severe is CVE-2023-48709?

CVE-2023-48709 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-48709 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-48709?

CVE-2023-48709 affects Combodo Itop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48709?

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-2023-48709 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-48709 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-52746.

When was CVE-2023-48709 published?

CVE-2023-48709 was published on 2024-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-48709

CVE-2023-48709 is a high-severity vulnerability in Combodo Itop with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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-1236.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-52746
Weakness: CWE-1236
Affected product: Combodo Itop
Published: 2024-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

iTop is an IT service management platform. When exporting data from backoffice or portal in CSV or Excel files, users' inputs may include malicious formulas that may be imported into Excel. As Excel 2016 does **not** prevent Remote Code Execution by default, uninformed users may become victims. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.7.9, 3.0.4, 3.1.1, and 3.2.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-48709?: iTop is an IT service management platform. When exporting data from backoffice or portal in CSV or Excel files, users' inputs may include malicious formulas that may be imported into Excel. As Excel 2016 does **not** prevent Remote Code Execution by default, uninformed users may become victims. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.7.9, 3.0.4, 3.1.1, and 3.2.0.
How severe is CVE-2023-48709?: CVE-2023-48709 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-48709 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-48709?: CVE-2023-48709 affects Combodo Itop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-48709?: 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-2023-48709 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-48709 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-52746.
When was CVE-2023-48709 published?: CVE-2023-48709 was published on 2024-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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