How severe is CVE-2023-6117?

CVE-2023-6117 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-6117 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6117?

CVE-2023-6117 affects M-files M-files Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6117?

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

When was CVE-2023-6117 published?

CVE-2023-6117 was published on 2023-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6117

CVE-2023-6117 is a medium-severity vulnerability in M-files M-files Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7. 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-770.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-770
Affected product: M-files M-files Server
Published: 2023-11-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A possibility of unwanted server memory consumption was detected through the obsolete functionalities in the Rest API methods of the M-Files server before 23.11.13156.0 which allows attackers to execute DoS attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6117?: A possibility of unwanted server memory consumption was detected through the obsolete functionalities in the Rest API methods of the M-Files server before 23.11.13156.0 which allows attackers to execute DoS attacks.
How severe is CVE-2023-6117?: CVE-2023-6117 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-6117 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6117?: CVE-2023-6117 affects M-files M-files Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6117?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-6117 published?: CVE-2023-6117 was published on 2023-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:m-files:m-files_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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