How severe is CVE-2023-49949?

CVE-2023-49949 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, 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 none.

Is CVE-2023-49949 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-49949?

CVE-2023-49949 affects Passwork. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49949?

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.

When was CVE-2023-49949 published?

CVE-2023-49949 was published on 2023-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-49949

CVE-2023-49949 is a high-severity vulnerability in Passwork with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Passwork
Published: 2023-12-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Passwork before 6.2.0 allows remote authenticated users to bypass 2FA by sending all one million of the possible 6-digit codes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-49949?: Passwork before 6.2.0 allows remote authenticated users to bypass 2FA by sending all one million of the possible 6-digit codes.
How severe is CVE-2023-49949?: CVE-2023-49949 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, 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 none.
Is CVE-2023-49949 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-49949?: CVE-2023-49949 affects Passwork. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49949?: 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.
When was CVE-2023-49949 published?: CVE-2023-49949 was published on 2023-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:passwork:passwork:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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