How severe is CVE-2023-48957?

CVE-2023-48957 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-48957 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-48957?

CVE-2023-48957 affects Purevpn. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48957?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-48957 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-48957 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-52984.

When was CVE-2023-48957 published?

CVE-2023-48957 was published on 2024-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-48957

CVE-2023-48957 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Purevpn with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-52984
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Purevpn
Published: 2024-08-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

PureVPN Linux client 2.0.2-Productions fails to properly handle DNS queries, allowing them to bypass the VPN tunnel and be sent directly to the ISP or default DNS servers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-48957?: PureVPN Linux client 2.0.2-Productions fails to properly handle DNS queries, allowing them to bypass the VPN tunnel and be sent directly to the ISP or default DNS servers.
How severe is CVE-2023-48957?: CVE-2023-48957 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-48957 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-48957?: CVE-2023-48957 affects Purevpn. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-48957?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-48957 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-48957 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-52984.
When was CVE-2023-48957 published?: CVE-2023-48957 was published on 2024-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:purevpn:purevpn:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*

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