How severe is CVE-2023-51939?

CVE-2023-51939 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-51939 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.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-51939?

CVE-2023-51939 affects Relic Project Relic. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-51939?

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-2023-51939 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-51939 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56619.

When was CVE-2023-51939 published?

CVE-2023-51939 was published on 2024-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-51939

CVE-2023-51939 is a high-severity vulnerability in Relic Project Relic with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-74.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-56619
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Relic Project Relic
Published: 2024-02-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in the cp_bbs_sig function in relic/src/cp/relic_cp_bbs.c of Relic relic-toolkit 0.6.0 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information and escalate privileges via the cp_bbs_sig function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-51939?: An issue in the cp_bbs_sig function in relic/src/cp/relic_cp_bbs.c of Relic relic-toolkit 0.6.0 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information and escalate privileges via the cp_bbs_sig function.
How severe is CVE-2023-51939?: CVE-2023-51939 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-51939 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.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-51939?: CVE-2023-51939 affects Relic Project Relic. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-51939?: 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-2023-51939 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-51939 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56619.
When was CVE-2023-51939 published?: CVE-2023-51939 was published on 2024-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:relic_project:relic:0.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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