How severe is CVE-2023-5097?

CVE-2023-5097 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-5097 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5097?

CVE-2023-5097 affects Hypr Workforce Access. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5097?

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-2023-5097 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-5097 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-57437.

When was CVE-2023-5097 published?

CVE-2023-5097 was published on 2024-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5097

CVE-2023-5097 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hypr Workforce Access with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-57437
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Hypr Workforce Access
Published: 2024-01-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in HYPR Workforce Access on Windows allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Workforce Access: before 8.7.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5097?: Improper Input Validation vulnerability in HYPR Workforce Access on Windows allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Workforce Access: before 8.7.
How severe is CVE-2023-5097?: CVE-2023-5097 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-5097 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5097?: CVE-2023-5097 affects Hypr Workforce Access. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5097?: 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-2023-5097 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-5097 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-57437.
When was CVE-2023-5097 published?: CVE-2023-5097 was published on 2024-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.hypr.com/security-advisories

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hypr:workforce_access:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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