How severe is CVE-2023-49114?

CVE-2023-49114 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-49114 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-49114?

CVE-2023-49114 affects Hexagon Qognify Vms Client Viewer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49114?

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

Does CVE-2023-49114 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-49114 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-53122.

When was CVE-2023-49114 published?

CVE-2023-49114 was published on 2024-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-49114

CVE-2023-49114 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hexagon Qognify Vms Client Viewer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-53122
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Hexagon Qognify Vms Client Viewer
Published: 2024-02-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A DLL hijacking vulnerability was identified in the Qognify VMS Client Viewer version 7.1 or higher, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code and obtain higher privileges via careful placement of a malicious DLL, if some specific pre-conditions are met.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-49114?: A DLL hijacking vulnerability was identified in the Qognify VMS Client Viewer version 7.1 or higher, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code and obtain higher privileges via careful placement of a malicious DLL, if some specific pre-conditions are met.
How severe is CVE-2023-49114?: CVE-2023-49114 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-49114 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-49114?: CVE-2023-49114 affects Hexagon Qognify Vms Client Viewer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49114?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-49114 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-49114 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-53122.
When was CVE-2023-49114 published?: CVE-2023-49114 was published on 2024-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hexagon:qognify_vms_client_viewer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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