How severe is CVE-2023-6522?

CVE-2023-6522 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-6522 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6522?

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-2023-6522 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-6522 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58753.

When was CVE-2023-6522 published?

CVE-2023-6522 was published on 2024-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6522

CVE-2023-6522 is a high-severity vulnerability 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-648.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-58753
Weakness: CWE-648
Published: 2024-04-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect Use of Privileged APIs vulnerability in ExtremePacs Extreme XDS allows Collect Data as Provided by Users. This issue affects Extreme XDS: before 3914.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6522?: Incorrect Use of Privileged APIs vulnerability in ExtremePacs Extreme XDS allows Collect Data as Provided by Users. This issue affects Extreme XDS: before 3914.
How severe is CVE-2023-6522?: CVE-2023-6522 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-6522 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6522?: 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-2023-6522 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-6522 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58753.
When was CVE-2023-6522 published?: CVE-2023-6522 was published on 2024-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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