How severe is CVE-2023-50236?

CVE-2023-50236 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, 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-2023-50236 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-50236?

CVE-2023-50236 affects Siemens Polarion Alm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50236?

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-2023-50236 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-50236 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55058.

When was CVE-2023-50236 published?

CVE-2023-50236 was published on 2024-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-50236

CVE-2023-50236 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Polarion Alm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-55058
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Siemens Polarion Alm
Published: 2024-02-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Polarion ALM (All versions < V2404.0). The affected product is vulnerable due to weak file and folder permissions in the installation path. An attacker with local access could exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-50236?: A vulnerability has been identified in Polarion ALM (All versions < V2404.0). The affected product is vulnerable due to weak file and folder permissions in the installation path. An attacker with local access could exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM.
How severe is CVE-2023-50236?: CVE-2023-50236 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, 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-2023-50236 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-50236?: CVE-2023-50236 affects Siemens Polarion Alm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50236?: 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-2023-50236 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-50236 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55058.
When was CVE-2023-50236 published?: CVE-2023-50236 was published on 2024-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-871717.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:polarion_alm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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