How severe is CVE-2023-5751?

CVE-2023-5751 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-5751 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-2023-5751?

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-2023-5751 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-5751 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58037.

When was CVE-2023-5751 published?

CVE-2023-5751 was published on 2024-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5751

CVE-2023-5751 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-668.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-58037
Weakness: CWE-668
Published: 2024-06-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A local attacker with low privileges can read and modify any users files and cause a DoS in the working directory of the affected products due to exposure of resource to wrong sphere.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5751?: A local attacker with low privileges can read and modify any users files and cause a DoS in the working directory of the affected products due to exposure of resource to wrong sphere.
How severe is CVE-2023-5751?: CVE-2023-5751 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-5751 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-2023-5751?: 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-2023-5751 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-5751 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58037.
When was CVE-2023-5751 published?: CVE-2023-5751 was published on 2024-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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