How severe is CVE-2023-4985?

CVE-2023-4985 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-4985 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-2023-4985?

CVE-2023-4985 affects Supcon Inplant Scada. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4985?

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

When was CVE-2023-4985 published?

CVE-2023-4985 was published on 2023-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-4985

CVE-2023-4985 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Supcon Inplant Scada with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Supcon Inplant Scada
Published: 2023-09-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Supcon InPlant SCADA up to 20230901. Affected is an unknown function of the file Project.xml. The manipulation leads to improper authentication. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-239796. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4985?: A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Supcon InPlant SCADA up to 20230901. Affected is an unknown function of the file Project.xml. The manipulation leads to improper authentication. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-239796. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2023-4985?: CVE-2023-4985 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-4985 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-2023-4985?: CVE-2023-4985 affects Supcon Inplant Scada. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4985?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-4985 published?: CVE-2023-4985 was published on 2023-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:supcon:inplant_scada:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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