How severe is CVE-2023-50159?

CVE-2023-50159 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-50159 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-50159?

CVE-2023-50159 affects Scalefusion. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50159?

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.

Does CVE-2023-50159 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-50159 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-54985.

When was CVE-2023-50159 published?

CVE-2023-50159 was published on 2024-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-50159

CVE-2023-50159 is a high-severity vulnerability in Scalefusion with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-54985
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Scalefusion
Published: 2024-01-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In ScaleFusion (Windows Desktop App) agent 10.5.2, Kiosk mode application restrictions can be bypassed allowing arbitrary code to be executed. This is fixed in 10.5.7 by preventing the launching of the file explorer in Agent-based Multi-App and Single App Kiosk mode.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-50159?: In ScaleFusion (Windows Desktop App) agent 10.5.2, Kiosk mode application restrictions can be bypassed allowing arbitrary code to be executed. This is fixed in 10.5.7 by preventing the launching of the file explorer in Agent-based Multi-App and Single App Kiosk mode.
How severe is CVE-2023-50159?: CVE-2023-50159 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-50159 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-50159?: CVE-2023-50159 affects Scalefusion. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50159?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-50159 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-50159 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-54985.
When was CVE-2023-50159 published?: CVE-2023-50159 was published on 2024-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:scalefusion:scalefusion:10.5.2:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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