CVE-2023-54337
CVE-2023-54337 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sysax Multi Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-1284.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
- CVSS v4: 5.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-2586
- Weakness: CWE-1284
- Affected product: Sysax Multi Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Sysax Multi Server 6.95 contains a denial of service vulnerability in the administrative password field that allows attackers to crash the application. Attackers can overwrite the password field with 800 bytes of repeated characters to trigger an application crash and disrupt server functionality.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-54337?
- Sysax Multi Server 6.95 contains a denial of service vulnerability in the administrative password field that allows attackers to crash the application. Attackers can overwrite the password field with 800 bytes of repeated characters to trigger an application crash and disrupt server functionality.
- How severe is CVE-2023-54337?
- CVE-2023-54337 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-54337 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-54337?
- CVE-2023-54337 affects Sysax Multi Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-54337?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2023-54337 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-54337 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-2586.
- When was CVE-2023-54337 published?
- CVE-2023-54337 was published on 2026-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51066
- https://www.sysax.com/
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sysax-multi-server-password-denial-of-service-poc
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:sysax:multi_server:6.95:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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