CVE-2023-49233
CVE-2023-49233 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-522.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-53236
- Weakness: CWE-522
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Insufficient access checks in Visual Planning Admin Center 8 before v.1 Build 240207 allow attackers in possession of a non-administrative Visual Planning account to utilize functions normally reserved for administrators. The affected functions allow attackers to obtain different types of configured credentials and potentially elevate their privileges to administrator level.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-49233?
- Insufficient access checks in Visual Planning Admin Center 8 before v.1 Build 240207 allow attackers in possession of a non-administrative Visual Planning account to utilize functions normally reserved for administrators. The affected functions allow attackers to obtain different types of configured credentials and potentially elevate their privileges to administrator level.
- How severe is CVE-2023-49233?
- CVE-2023-49233 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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 high.
- Is CVE-2023-49233 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-49233?
- 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-2023-49233 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-49233 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-53236.
- When was CVE-2023-49233 published?
- CVE-2023-49233 was published on 2024-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.schutzwerk.com/blog/schutzwerk-sa-2023-005/
- https://www.visual-planning.com/en/support-portal/updates
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