How severe is CVE-2023-51257?

CVE-2023-51257 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-2023-51257 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-51257?

CVE-2023-51257 affects Jasper Project Jasper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-51257?

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-2023-51257 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-51257 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55979.

When was CVE-2023-51257 published?

CVE-2023-51257 was published on 2024-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-51257

CVE-2023-51257 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jasper Project Jasper 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-55979
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Jasper Project Jasper
Published: 2024-01-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An invalid memory write issue in Jasper-Software Jasper v.4.1.1 and before allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-51257?: An invalid memory write issue in Jasper-Software Jasper v.4.1.1 and before allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2023-51257?: CVE-2023-51257 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-2023-51257 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-51257?: CVE-2023-51257 affects Jasper Project Jasper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-51257?: 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-2023-51257 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-51257 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55979.
When was CVE-2023-51257 published?: CVE-2023-51257 was published on 2024-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jasper_project:jasper:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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