How severe is CVE-2023-7248?

CVE-2023-7248 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-7248 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-7248?

CVE-2023-7248 affects Opentext Vertica. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-7248?

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

Does CVE-2023-7248 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-7248 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59429.

When was CVE-2023-7248 published?

CVE-2023-7248 was published on 2024-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-7248

CVE-2023-7248 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Opentext Vertica with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-59429
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Opentext Vertica
Published: 2024-03-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Certain functionality in OpenText Vertica Management console might be prone to bypass via crafted requests. The vulnerability would affect one of Vertica’s authentication functionalities by allowing specially crafted requests and sequences. This issue impacts the following Vertica Management Console versions: 10.x 11.1.1-24 or lower 12.0.4-18 or lower Please upgrade to one of the following Vertica Management Console versions: 10.x to upgrade to latest versions from below. 11.1.1-25 12.0.4-19 23.x 24.x

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-7248?: Certain functionality in OpenText Vertica Management console might be prone to bypass via crafted requests. The vulnerability would affect one of Vertica’s authentication functionalities by allowing specially crafted requests and sequences. This issue impacts the following Vertica Management Console versions: 10.x 11.1.1-24 or lower 12.0.4-18 or lower Please upgrade to one of the following Vertica Management Console versions: 10.x to upgrade to latest versions from below. 11.1.1-25 12.0.4-19 23.x 24.x
How severe is CVE-2023-7248?: CVE-2023-7248 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-7248 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-7248?: CVE-2023-7248 affects Opentext Vertica. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-7248?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-7248 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-7248 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59429.
When was CVE-2023-7248 published?: CVE-2023-7248 was published on 2024-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://portal.microfocus.com/s/article/KM000027542?language=en_US

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:opentext:vertica:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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