How severe is CVE-2023-6977?

CVE-2023-6977 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-2023-6977 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6977?

CVE-2023-6977 affects Lfprojects Mlflow. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6977?

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-2023-6977 published?

CVE-2023-6977 was published on 2023-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6977

CVE-2023-6977 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lfprojects Mlflow 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-29.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-29
Affected product: Lfprojects Mlflow
Published: 2023-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This vulnerability enables malicious users to read sensitive files on the server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6977?: This vulnerability enables malicious users to read sensitive files on the server.
How severe is CVE-2023-6977?: CVE-2023-6977 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-2023-6977 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6977?: CVE-2023-6977 affects Lfprojects Mlflow. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6977?: 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-2023-6977 published?: CVE-2023-6977 was published on 2023-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lfprojects:mlflow:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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