How severe is CVE-2023-52723?

CVE-2023-52723 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-52723 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-52723?

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-2023-52723 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-52723 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59445.

When was CVE-2023-52723 published?

CVE-2023-52723 was published on 2024-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-52723

CVE-2023-52723 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-59445
Weakness: CWE-798
Published: 2024-04-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In KDE libksieve before 23.03.80, kmanagesieve/session.cpp places a cleartext password in server logs because a username variable is accidentally given a password value.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-52723?: In KDE libksieve before 23.03.80, kmanagesieve/session.cpp places a cleartext password in server logs because a username variable is accidentally given a password value.
How severe is CVE-2023-52723?: CVE-2023-52723 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-52723 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-52723?: 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-2023-52723 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-52723 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59445.
When was CVE-2023-52723 published?: CVE-2023-52723 was published on 2024-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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