CVE-2023-5445
CVE-2023-5445 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Epolicy Orchestrator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-601.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-601
- Affected product: Mcafee Epolicy Orchestrator
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An open redirect vulnerability in ePolicy Orchestrator prior to 5.10.0 CP1 Update 2, allows a remote low privileged user to modify the URL parameter for the purpose of redirecting URL request(s) to a malicious site. This impacts the dashboard area of the user interface. A user would need to be logged into ePO to trigger this vulnerability. To exploit this the attacker must change the HTTP payload post submission, prior to it reaching the ePO server.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-5445?
- An open redirect vulnerability in ePolicy Orchestrator prior to 5.10.0 CP1 Update 2, allows a remote low privileged user to modify the URL parameter for the purpose of redirecting URL request(s) to a malicious site. This impacts the dashboard area of the user interface. A user would need to be logged into ePO to trigger this vulnerability. To exploit this the attacker must change the HTTP payload post submission, prior to it reaching the ePO server.
- How severe is CVE-2023-5445?
- CVE-2023-5445 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-5445 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-5445?
- CVE-2023-5445 primarily affects Mcafee Epolicy Orchestrator. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-5445?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-5445 published?
- CVE-2023-5445 was published on 2023-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (20)
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.10.0:service_pack_1_update:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.10.0:service_pack_1_update_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.10.0:update_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.10.0:update_10:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.10.0:update_11:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.10.0:update_11_hotfix_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.10.0:update_11_hotfix_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.10.0:update_12:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.10.0:update_13:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.10.0:update_14:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.10.0:update_15:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.10.0:update_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.10.0:update_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.10.0:update_4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.10.0:update_5:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.10.0:update_6:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.10.0:update_7:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.10.0:update_8:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.10.0:update_9:*:*:*:*:*:*
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