How severe is CVE-2023-6189?

CVE-2023-6189 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-6189 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6189?

CVE-2023-6189 affects M-files M-files Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6189?

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

When was CVE-2023-6189 published?

CVE-2023-6189 was published on 2023-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6189

CVE-2023-6189 is a medium-severity vulnerability in M-files M-files Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-280.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-280
Affected product: M-files M-files Server
Published: 2023-11-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Missing access permissions checks in the M-Files server before 23.11.13156.0 allow attackers to perform data write and export jobs using the M-Files API methods.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6189?: Missing access permissions checks in the M-Files server before 23.11.13156.0 allow attackers to perform data write and export jobs using the M-Files API methods.
How severe is CVE-2023-6189?: CVE-2023-6189 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-6189 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6189?: CVE-2023-6189 affects M-files M-files Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6189?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-6189 published?: CVE-2023-6189 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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