How severe is CVE-2023-50915?

CVE-2023-50915 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-50915 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50915?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-50915 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-50915 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55646.

When was CVE-2023-50915 published?

CVE-2023-50915 was published on 2024-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-50915

CVE-2023-50915 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-288.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-55646
Weakness: CWE-288
Published: 2024-04-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue exists in GalaxyClientService.exe in GOG Galaxy (Beta) 2.0.67.2 through 2.0.71.2 that could allow authenticated users to overwrite and corrupt critical system files via a combination of an NTFS Junction and an RPC Object Manager symbolic link and could result in a denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-50915?: An issue exists in GalaxyClientService.exe in GOG Galaxy (Beta) 2.0.67.2 through 2.0.71.2 that could allow authenticated users to overwrite and corrupt critical system files via a combination of an NTFS Junction and an RPC Object Manager symbolic link and could result in a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2023-50915?: CVE-2023-50915 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-50915 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50915?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-50915 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-50915 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55646.
When was CVE-2023-50915 published?: CVE-2023-50915 was published on 2024-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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