How severe is CVE-2023-52070?

CVE-2023-52070 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-52070 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-2023-52070?

CVE-2023-52070 affects Jfree Jfreechart. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-52070?

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-2023-52070 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-52070 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56749.

When was CVE-2023-52070 published?

CVE-2023-52070 was published on 2024-04-10 and last updated on 2026-07-04.

CVE-2023-52070

CVE-2023-52070 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jfree Jfreechart with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-56749
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Jfree Jfreechart
Published: 2024-04-10
Last modified: 2026-07-04

Description

JFreeChart v1.5.4 was discovered to be vulnerable to ArrayIndexOutOfBounds via the 'setSeriesNeedle(int index, int type)' method. NOTE: this is disputed by multiple third parties who believe there was not reasonable evidence to determine the existence of a vulnerability. The submission may have been based on a tool that is not sufficiently robust for vulnerability identification.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-52070?: JFreeChart v1.5.4 was discovered to be vulnerable to ArrayIndexOutOfBounds via the 'setSeriesNeedle(int index, int type)' method. NOTE: this is disputed by multiple third parties who believe there was not reasonable evidence to determine the existence of a vulnerability. The submission may have been based on a tool that is not sufficiently robust for vulnerability identification.
How severe is CVE-2023-52070?: CVE-2023-52070 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-52070 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-2023-52070?: CVE-2023-52070 affects Jfree Jfreechart. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-52070?: 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-2023-52070 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-52070 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56749.
When was CVE-2023-52070 published?: CVE-2023-52070 was published on 2024-04-10 and last updated on 2026-07-04.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jfree:jfreechart:1.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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