How severe is CVE-2023-6132?

CVE-2023-6132 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-6132 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6132?

CVE-2023-6132 primarily affects Aveva Platform Common Services. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6132?

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-2023-6132 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-6132 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58387.

When was CVE-2023-6132 published?

CVE-2023-6132 was published on 2024-02-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6132

CVE-2023-6132 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aveva Platform Common Services with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-58387
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Aveva Platform Common Services
Published: 2024-02-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The vulnerability, if exploited, could allow a malicious entity with access to the file system to achieve arbitrary code execution and privilege escalation by tricking AVEVA Edge to load an unsafe DLL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6132?: The vulnerability, if exploited, could allow a malicious entity with access to the file system to achieve arbitrary code execution and privilege escalation by tricking AVEVA Edge to load an unsafe DLL.
How severe is CVE-2023-6132?: CVE-2023-6132 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-6132 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6132?: CVE-2023-6132 primarily affects Aveva Platform Common Services. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6132?: 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-2023-6132 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-6132 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58387.
When was CVE-2023-6132 published?: CVE-2023-6132 was published on 2024-02-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:aveva:platform_common_services:4.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:platform_common_services:4.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:platform_common_services:4.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:platform_common_services:4.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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