How severe is CVE-2023-49234?

CVE-2023-49234 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-49234 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49234?

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

Does CVE-2023-49234 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-49234 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-53237.

When was CVE-2023-49234 published?

CVE-2023-49234 was published on 2024-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-49234

CVE-2023-49234 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-53237
Weakness: CWE-611
Published: 2024-03-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability was found in Stilog Visual Planning 8. It allows an authenticated attacker to access local server files and exfiltrate data to an external server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-49234?: An XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability was found in Stilog Visual Planning 8. It allows an authenticated attacker to access local server files and exfiltrate data to an external server.
How severe is CVE-2023-49234?: CVE-2023-49234 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-49234 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49234?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-49234 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-49234 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-53237.
When was CVE-2023-49234 published?: CVE-2023-49234 was published on 2024-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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