How severe is CVE-2023-49676?

CVE-2023-49676 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-49676 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49676?

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

Does CVE-2023-49676 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-49676 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-53610.

When was CVE-2023-49676 published?

CVE-2023-49676 was published on 2024-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-49676

CVE-2023-49676 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-416.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-53610
Weakness: CWE-416
Published: 2024-05-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An unauthenticated local attacker may trick a user to open corrupted project files to crash the system due to use after free vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-49676?: An unauthenticated local attacker may trick a user to open corrupted project files to crash the system due to use after free vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-49676?: CVE-2023-49676 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-49676 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49676?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-49676 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-49676 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-53610.
When was CVE-2023-49676 published?: CVE-2023-49676 was published on 2024-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2024-024

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