How severe is CVE-2023-5616?

CVE-2023-5616 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-5616 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5616?

CVE-2023-5616 primarily affects Gnome Control Center. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5616?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-5616 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-5616 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-57909.

When was CVE-2023-5616 published?

CVE-2023-5616 was published on 2025-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5616

CVE-2023-5616 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnome Control Center with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-290.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-57909
Weakness: CWE-290
Affected product: Gnome Control Center
Published: 2025-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Ubuntu, gnome-control-center did not properly reflect SSH remote login status when the system was configured to use systemd socket activation for openssh-server. This could unknowingly leave the local machine exposed to remote SSH access contrary to expectation of the user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5616?: In Ubuntu, gnome-control-center did not properly reflect SSH remote login status when the system was configured to use systemd socket activation for openssh-server. This could unknowingly leave the local machine exposed to remote SSH access contrary to expectation of the user.
How severe is CVE-2023-5616?: CVE-2023-5616 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-5616 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5616?: CVE-2023-5616 primarily affects Gnome Control Center. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5616?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-5616 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-5616 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-57909.
When was CVE-2023-5616 published?: CVE-2023-5616 was published on 2025-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:gnome:control_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:20.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:22.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:23.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:23.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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