How severe is CVE-2023-49343?

CVE-2023-49343 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-49343 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-49343?

CVE-2023-49343 affects Ubuntubudgie Budgie Extras. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49343?

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

When was CVE-2023-49343 published?

CVE-2023-49343 was published on 2023-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-49343

CVE-2023-49343 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ubuntubudgie Budgie Extras with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0. 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-335.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-335
Affected product: Ubuntubudgie Budgie Extras
Published: 2023-12-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Temporary data passed between application components by Budgie Extras Dropby applet could potentially be viewed or manipulated. The data is stored in a location that is accessible to any user who has local access to the system. Attackers may pre-create and control this file to present false information to users or deny access to the application and panel.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-49343?: Temporary data passed between application components by Budgie Extras Dropby applet could potentially be viewed or manipulated. The data is stored in a location that is accessible to any user who has local access to the system. Attackers may pre-create and control this file to present false information to users or deny access to the application and panel.
How severe is CVE-2023-49343?: CVE-2023-49343 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-49343 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-49343?: CVE-2023-49343 affects Ubuntubudgie Budgie Extras. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49343?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-49343 published?: CVE-2023-49343 was published on 2023-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ubuntubudgie:budgie_extras:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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