CVE-2023-52952
CVE-2023-52952 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5. 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-424.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.5)
- CVSS v4: 9.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-59635
- Weakness: CWE-424
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability has been identified in HiMed Cockpit 12 pro (J31032-K2017-H259) (All versions >= V11.5.1 < V11.6.2), HiMed Cockpit 14 pro+ (J31032-K2017-H435) (All versions >= V11.5.1 < V11.6.2), HiMed Cockpit 18 pro (J31032-K2017-H260) (All versions >= V11.5.1 < V11.6.2), HiMed Cockpit 18 pro+ (J31032-K2017-H436) (All versions >= V11.5.1 < V11.6.2). The Kiosk Mode of the affected devices contains a restricted desktop environment escape vulnerability. This could allow an unauthenticated local attacker to escape the restricted environment and gain access to the underlying operating system.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-52952?
- A vulnerability has been identified in HiMed Cockpit 12 pro (J31032-K2017-H259) (All versions >= V11.5.1 < V11.6.2), HiMed Cockpit 14 pro+ (J31032-K2017-H435) (All versions >= V11.5.1 < V11.6.2), HiMed Cockpit 18 pro (J31032-K2017-H260) (All versions >= V11.5.1 < V11.6.2), HiMed Cockpit 18 pro+ (J31032-K2017-H436) (All versions >= V11.5.1 < V11.6.2). The Kiosk Mode of the affected devices contains a restricted desktop environment escape vulnerability. This could allow an unauthenticated local attacker to escape the restricted environment and gain access to the underlying operating system.
- How severe is CVE-2023-52952?
- CVE-2023-52952 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-52952 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-52952?
- 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-2023-52952 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-52952 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59635.
- When was CVE-2023-52952 published?
- CVE-2023-52952 was published on 2024-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
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