CVE-2023-52174
CVE-2023-52174 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Xnview Xnview Classic with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Xnview Xnview Classic
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- Last modified:
Description
XnView Classic before 2.51.3 on Windows has a Write Access Violation at xnview.exe+0x3125D6.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-52174?
- XnView Classic before 2.51.3 on Windows has a Write Access Violation at xnview.exe+0x3125D6.
- How severe is CVE-2023-52174?
- CVE-2023-52174 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-52174 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-52174?
- CVE-2023-52174 affects Xnview Xnview Classic. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-52174?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-52174 published?
- CVE-2023-52174 was published on 2023-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/seyit-sigirci/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/main/XNView-Crash-Reports/BOF%5B0x1C94%5D%2B4%7B%2B0~4%231b99%7D%20128.ecf%20%40%20xnview.exe%2B0x3125D6.html
- https://newsgroup.xnview.com/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=46016
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:xnview:xnview_classic:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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