How severe is CVE-2023-51654?

CVE-2023-51654 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-51654 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-2023-51654?

CVE-2023-51654 affects Brother Iprint&scan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-51654?

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

When was CVE-2023-51654 published?

CVE-2023-51654 was published on 2023-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-51654

CVE-2023-51654 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Brother Iprint&scan with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Brother Iprint&scan
Published: 2023-12-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper link resolution before file access ('Link Following') issue exists in iPrint&Scan Desktop for Windows versions 11.0.0 and earlier. A symlink attack by a malicious user may cause a Denial-of-service (DoS) condition on the PC.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-51654?: Improper link resolution before file access ('Link Following') issue exists in iPrint&Scan Desktop for Windows versions 11.0.0 and earlier. A symlink attack by a malicious user may cause a Denial-of-service (DoS) condition on the PC.
How severe is CVE-2023-51654?: CVE-2023-51654 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-51654 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-2023-51654?: CVE-2023-51654 affects Brother Iprint&scan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-51654?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-51654 published?: CVE-2023-51654 was published on 2023-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU97943829/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:brother:iprint\&scan:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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