How severe is CVE-2023-6056?

CVE-2023-6056 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-6056 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6056?

CVE-2023-6056 affects Bitdefender Total Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6056?

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-2023-6056 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-6056 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58313.

When was CVE-2023-6056 published?

CVE-2023-6056 was published on 2024-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6056

CVE-2023-6056 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bitdefender Total Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
CVSS v4: 8.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-58313
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Bitdefender Total Security
Published: 2024-10-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been discovered in Bitdefender Total Security HTTPS scanning functionality that results in the improper trust of self-signed certificates. The product is found to trust certificates signed with the RIPEMD-160 hashing algorithm without proper validation, allowing an attacker to establish MITM SSL connections to arbitrary sites.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6056?: A vulnerability has been discovered in Bitdefender Total Security HTTPS scanning functionality that results in the improper trust of self-signed certificates. The product is found to trust certificates signed with the RIPEMD-160 hashing algorithm without proper validation, allowing an attacker to establish MITM SSL connections to arbitrary sites.
How severe is CVE-2023-6056?: CVE-2023-6056 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-6056 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6056?: CVE-2023-6056 affects Bitdefender Total Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6056?: 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-2023-6056 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-6056 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58313.
When was CVE-2023-6056 published?: CVE-2023-6056 was published on 2024-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/insecure-trust-of-self-signed-certificates-in-bitdefender-total-security-https-scanning-va-11164/

Affected products (1)

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