CVE-2023-50969

CVE-2023-50969 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Thales Imperva SecureSphere WAF 14.7.0.40 allows remote attackers to bypass WAF rules via a crafted POST request, a different vulnerability than CVE-2021-45468.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-50969?
Thales Imperva SecureSphere WAF 14.7.0.40 allows remote attackers to bypass WAF rules via a crafted POST request, a different vulnerability than CVE-2021-45468.
How severe is CVE-2023-50969?
CVE-2023-50969 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-50969 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50969?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-50969 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2023-50969 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55697.
When was CVE-2023-50969 published?
CVE-2023-50969 was published on 2024-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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