How severe is CVE-2023-50165?

CVE-2023-50165 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, 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 low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-50165 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-50165?

CVE-2023-50165 affects Pega Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50165?

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-2023-50165 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-50165 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-54990.

When was CVE-2023-50165 published?

CVE-2023-50165 was published on 2024-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-50165

CVE-2023-50165 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pega Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5. 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-918.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-54990
Weakness: CWE-918
Affected product: Pega Platform
Published: 2024-01-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Pega Platform versions 8.2.1 to Infinity 23.1.0 are affected by an Generated PDF issue that could expose file contents.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-50165?: Pega Platform versions 8.2.1 to Infinity 23.1.0 are affected by an Generated PDF issue that could expose file contents.
How severe is CVE-2023-50165?: CVE-2023-50165 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, 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 low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-50165 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-50165?: CVE-2023-50165 affects Pega Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50165?: 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-2023-50165 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-50165 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-54990.
When was CVE-2023-50165 published?: CVE-2023-50165 was published on 2024-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.pega.com/support-doc/pega-security-advisory-g23-vulnerability-remediation-note

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pega:platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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