How severe is CVE-2023-6725?

CVE-2023-6725 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-6725 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6725?

CVE-2023-6725 affects Redhat Openstack Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6725?

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

Does CVE-2023-6725 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-6725 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58939.

When was CVE-2023-6725 published?

CVE-2023-6725 was published on 2024-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6725

CVE-2023-6725 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Openstack Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-1220.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-58939
Weakness: CWE-1220
Affected product: Redhat Openstack Platform
Published: 2024-03-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An access-control flaw was found in the OpenStack Designate component where private configuration information including access keys to BIND were improperly made world readable. A malicious attacker with access to any container could exploit this flaw to access sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6725?: An access-control flaw was found in the OpenStack Designate component where private configuration information including access keys to BIND were improperly made world readable. A malicious attacker with access to any container could exploit this flaw to access sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2023-6725?: CVE-2023-6725 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-6725 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6725?: CVE-2023-6725 affects Redhat Openstack Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6725?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-6725 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-6725 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58939.
When was CVE-2023-6725 published?: CVE-2023-6725 was published on 2024-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openstack_platform:17.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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