How severe is CVE-2023-50444?

CVE-2023-50444 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-50444 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-50444?

CVE-2023-50444 primarily affects Primx Zed!. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50444?

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-2023-50444 published?

CVE-2023-50444 was published on 2023-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-50444

CVE-2023-50444 is a high-severity vulnerability in Primx Zed! with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-307.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-307
Affected product: Primx Zed!
Published: 2023-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

By default, .ZED containers produced by PRIMX ZED! for Windows before Q.2020.3 (ANSSI qualification submission); ZED! for Windows before Q.2021.2 (ANSSI qualification submission); ZONECENTRAL for Windows before Q.2021.2 (ANSSI qualification submission); ZONECENTRAL for Windows before 2023.5; ZEDMAIL for Windows before 2023.5; and ZED! for Windows, Mac, Linux before 2023.5 include an encrypted version of sensitive user information, which could allow an unauthenticated attacker to obtain it via brute force.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-50444?: By default, .ZED containers produced by PRIMX ZED! for Windows before Q.2020.3 (ANSSI qualification submission); ZED! for Windows before Q.2021.2 (ANSSI qualification submission); ZONECENTRAL for Windows before Q.2021.2 (ANSSI qualification submission); ZONECENTRAL for Windows before 2023.5; ZEDMAIL for Windows before 2023.5; and ZED! for Windows, Mac, Linux before 2023.5 include an encrypted version of sensitive user information, which could allow an unauthenticated attacker to obtain it via brute force.
How severe is CVE-2023-50444?: CVE-2023-50444 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-50444 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-50444?: CVE-2023-50444 primarily affects Primx Zed!. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50444?: 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-2023-50444 published?: CVE-2023-50444 was published on 2023-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:primx:zed\!:*:*:*:*:enterprise:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:primx:zedmail:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:primx:zonecentral:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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