How severe is CVE-2023-5986?

CVE-2023-5986 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 user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-5986 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5986?

CVE-2023-5986 primarily affects Schneider-electric Ecostruxure Power Monitoring Expert. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5986?

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-2023-5986 published?

CVE-2023-5986 was published on 2023-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5986

CVE-2023-5986 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Ecostruxure Power Monitoring Expert 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-601.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-601
Affected product: Schneider-electric Ecostruxure Power Monitoring Expert
Published: 2023-11-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A CWE-601 URL Redirection to Untrusted Site vulnerability exists that could cause an openredirect vulnerability leading to a cross site scripting attack. By providing a URL-encoded input attackers can cause the software’s web application to redirect to the chosen domain after a successful login is performed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5986?: A CWE-601 URL Redirection to Untrusted Site vulnerability exists that could cause an openredirect vulnerability leading to a cross site scripting attack. By providing a URL-encoded input attackers can cause the software’s web application to redirect to the chosen domain after a successful login is performed.
How severe is CVE-2023-5986?: CVE-2023-5986 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 user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-5986 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5986?: CVE-2023-5986 primarily affects Schneider-electric Ecostruxure Power Monitoring Expert. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5986?: 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-2023-5986 published?: CVE-2023-5986 was published on 2023-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2023-318-02&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2023-318-02.pdf

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:ecostruxure_power_monitoring_expert:2020:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:ecostruxure_power_monitoring_expert:2020:cumulative_update_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:ecostruxure_power_monitoring_expert:2020:cumulative_update_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:ecostruxure_power_monitoring_expert:2021:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:ecostruxure_power_monitoring_expert:2021:cumulative_update_1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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