How severe is CVE-2023-6071?

CVE-2023-6071 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-6071 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6071?

CVE-2023-6071 affects Trellix Enterprise Security Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6071?

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-2023-6071 published?

CVE-2023-6071 was published on 2023-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6071

CVE-2023-6071 is a high-severity vulnerability in Trellix Enterprise Security Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Trellix Enterprise Security Manager
Published: 2023-11-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a command vulnerability in ESM prior to version 11.6.9 allows a remote administrator to execute arbitrary code as root on the ESM. This is possible as the input isn't correctly sanitized when adding a new data source.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6071?: An Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a command vulnerability in ESM prior to version 11.6.9 allows a remote administrator to execute arbitrary code as root on the ESM. This is possible as the input isn't correctly sanitized when adding a new data source.
How severe is CVE-2023-6071?: CVE-2023-6071 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-6071 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6071?: CVE-2023-6071 affects Trellix Enterprise Security Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6071?: 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-2023-6071 published?: CVE-2023-6071 was published on 2023-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kcm.trellix.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10413

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:trellix:enterprise_security_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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