How severe is CVE-2023-5500?

CVE-2023-5500 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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 high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-5500 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5500?

CVE-2023-5500 primarily affects Frauscher Frauscher Diagnostic System 102. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5500?

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.

When was CVE-2023-5500 published?

CVE-2023-5500 was published on 2023-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5500

CVE-2023-5500 is a high-severity vulnerability in Frauscher Frauscher Diagnostic System 102 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Frauscher Frauscher Diagnostic System 102
Published: 2023-12-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This vulnerability allows an remote attacker with low privileges to misuse Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') to gain full control of the affected device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5500?: This vulnerability allows an remote attacker with low privileges to misuse Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') to gain full control of the affected device.
How severe is CVE-2023-5500?: CVE-2023-5500 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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 high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-5500 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5500?: CVE-2023-5500 primarily affects Frauscher Frauscher Diagnostic System 102. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5500?: 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.
When was CVE-2023-5500 published?: CVE-2023-5500 was published on 2023-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2023-049/

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:frauscher:frauscher_diagnostic_system_102:*:*:*:*:*:fadc:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:frauscher:frauscher_diagnostic_system_102:*:*:*:*:*:fadci:*:*

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