How severe is CVE-2023-5937?

CVE-2023-5937 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-5937 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5937?

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

Does CVE-2023-5937 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-5937 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58209.

When was CVE-2023-5937 published?

CVE-2023-5937 was published on 2024-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5937

CVE-2023-5937 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8. 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-538.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.8)
CVSS v4: 5.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-58209
Weakness: CWE-538
Published: 2024-05-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

On Windows systems, the Arc configuration files resulted to be world-readable. This can lead to information disclosure by local attackers, via exfiltration of sensitive data from configuration files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5937?: On Windows systems, the Arc configuration files resulted to be world-readable. This can lead to information disclosure by local attackers, via exfiltration of sensitive data from configuration files.
How severe is CVE-2023-5937?: CVE-2023-5937 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-5937 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5937?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-5937 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-5937 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58209.
When was CVE-2023-5937 published?: CVE-2023-5937 was published on 2024-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.nozominetworks.com/NN-2023:15-01

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