How severe is CVE-2023-6258?

CVE-2023-6258 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, 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 high.

Is CVE-2023-6258 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6258?

CVE-2023-6258 affects Latchset Pkcs11-provider. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6258?

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-2023-6258 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-6258 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58503.

When was CVE-2023-6258 published?

CVE-2023-6258 was published on 2024-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6258

CVE-2023-6258 is a high-severity vulnerability in Latchset Pkcs11-provider with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-203.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-58503
Weakness: CWE-203
Affected product: Latchset Pkcs11-provider
Published: 2024-01-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A security vulnerability has been identified in the pkcs11-provider, which is associated with Public-Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS#11). If exploited successfully, this vulnerability could result in a Bleichenbacher-like security flaw, potentially enabling a side-channel attack on PKCS#1 1.5 decryption.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6258?: A security vulnerability has been identified in the pkcs11-provider, which is associated with Public-Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS#11). If exploited successfully, this vulnerability could result in a Bleichenbacher-like security flaw, potentially enabling a side-channel attack on PKCS#1 1.5 decryption.
How severe is CVE-2023-6258?: CVE-2023-6258 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, 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 high.
Is CVE-2023-6258 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6258?: CVE-2023-6258 affects Latchset Pkcs11-provider. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6258?: 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-2023-6258 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-6258 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58503.
When was CVE-2023-6258 published?: CVE-2023-6258 was published on 2024-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:latchset:pkcs11-provider:0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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