How severe is CVE-2023-6912?

CVE-2023-6912 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-6912 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6912?

CVE-2023-6912 affects M-files M-files Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6912?

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.

When was CVE-2023-6912 published?

CVE-2023-6912 was published on 2023-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6912

CVE-2023-6912 is a high-severity vulnerability in M-files M-files Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-307.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-307
Affected product: M-files M-files Server
Published: 2023-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Lack of protection against brute force attacks in M-Files Server before 23.12.13205.0 allows an attacker unlimited authentication attempts, potentially compromising targeted M-Files user accounts by guessing passwords.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6912?: Lack of protection against brute force attacks in M-Files Server before 23.12.13205.0 allows an attacker unlimited authentication attempts, potentially compromising targeted M-Files user accounts by guessing passwords.
How severe is CVE-2023-6912?: CVE-2023-6912 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-6912 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6912?: CVE-2023-6912 affects M-files M-files Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6912?: 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.
When was CVE-2023-6912 published?: CVE-2023-6912 was published on 2023-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:m-files:m-files_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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