How severe is CVE-2023-51842?

CVE-2023-51842 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-51842 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-51842?

CVE-2023-51842 affects Meshcentral. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-51842?

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-2023-51842 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-51842 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-0450.

When was CVE-2023-51842 published?

CVE-2023-51842 was published on 2024-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-51842

CVE-2023-51842 is a high-severity vulnerability in Meshcentral with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-0450
Affected product: Meshcentral
Published: 2024-01-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An algorithm-downgrade issue was discovered in Ylianst MeshCentral 1.1.16.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-51842?: An algorithm-downgrade issue was discovered in Ylianst MeshCentral 1.1.16.
How severe is CVE-2023-51842?: CVE-2023-51842 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-51842 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-51842?: CVE-2023-51842 affects Meshcentral. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-51842?: 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-2023-51842 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-51842 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-0450.
When was CVE-2023-51842 published?: CVE-2023-51842 was published on 2024-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:meshcentral:meshcentral:1.1.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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