How severe is CVE-2023-6336?

CVE-2023-6336 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-6336 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6336?

CVE-2023-6336 affects Hypr Workforce Access. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6336?

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-2023-6336 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-6336 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58578.

When was CVE-2023-6336 published?

CVE-2023-6336 was published on 2024-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6336

CVE-2023-6336 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hypr Workforce Access with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-58578
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Hypr Workforce Access
Published: 2024-01-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability in HYPR Workforce Access on MacOS allows User-Controlled Filename.This issue affects Workforce Access: before 8.7.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6336?: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability in HYPR Workforce Access on MacOS allows User-Controlled Filename.This issue affects Workforce Access: before 8.7.
How severe is CVE-2023-6336?: CVE-2023-6336 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-6336 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6336?: CVE-2023-6336 affects Hypr Workforce Access. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6336?: 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-2023-6336 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-6336 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58578.
When was CVE-2023-6336 published?: CVE-2023-6336 was published on 2024-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.hypr.com/security-advisories

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hypr:workforce_access:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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