How severe is CVE-2023-5913?

CVE-2023-5913 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-5913 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5913?

CVE-2023-5913 primarily affects Microfocus Fortify Scancentral Dast. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5913?

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-2023-5913 published?

CVE-2023-5913 was published on 2023-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5913

CVE-2023-5913 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Fortify Scancentral Dast with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-266.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-266
Affected product: Microfocus Fortify Scancentral Dast
Published: 2023-11-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in opentext Fortify ScanCentral DAST. The vulnerability could be exploited to gain elevated privileges.This issue affects Fortify ScanCentral DAST versions 21.1, 21.2, 21.2.1, 22.1, 22.1.1, 22.2, 23.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5913?: Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in opentext Fortify ScanCentral DAST. The vulnerability could be exploited to gain elevated privileges.This issue affects Fortify ScanCentral DAST versions 21.1, 21.2, 21.2.1, 22.1, 22.1.1, 22.2, 23.1.
How severe is CVE-2023-5913?: CVE-2023-5913 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-5913 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5913?: CVE-2023-5913 primarily affects Microfocus Fortify Scancentral Dast. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5913?: 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-2023-5913 published?: CVE-2023-5913 was published on 2023-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://portal.microfocus.com/s/article/KM000023500?language=en_US

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:fortify_scancentral_dast:21.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:fortify_scancentral_dast:21.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:fortify_scancentral_dast:21.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:fortify_scancentral_dast:22.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:fortify_scancentral_dast:22.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:fortify_scancentral_dast:22.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:fortify_scancentral_dast:23.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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