CVE-2023-50168
CVE-2023-50168 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pega Pega Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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-611.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-54993
- Weakness: CWE-611
- Affected product: Pega Pega Platform
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Pega Platform from 6.x to 8.8.4 is affected by an XXE issue with PDF Generation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-50168?
- Pega Platform from 6.x to 8.8.4 is affected by an XXE issue with PDF Generation.
- How severe is CVE-2023-50168?
- CVE-2023-50168 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, 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 none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-50168 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-50168?
- CVE-2023-50168 affects Pega Pega Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-50168?
- 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-2023-50168 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-50168 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-54993.
- When was CVE-2023-50168 published?
- CVE-2023-50168 was published on 2024-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:pega:pega_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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