What is CVE-2023-2480?

CVE-2023-2480 is a high-severity vulnerability in M-files, classified under Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions or Privileges. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2023-05-25.

How severe is CVE-2023-2480?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.

Auth bypass in M-files

CVE-2023-2480

Missing access permissions checks in M-Files Client before 23.5.12598.0 (excluding 23.2 SR2 and newer) allows elevation of privilege via UI extension applications

EPSS: 0.002 (7.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

M-files
M-files Client — versions 0, 23.2.12340.11

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-280 — Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions or Privileges
CWE-862 — Missing Authorization

References

security@m-files.com (vendor-advisory)
security@m-files.com (vendor-advisory)
nvd@nist.gov (Vendor Advisory)
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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2480?: CVE-2023-2480 is a high-severity vulnerability in M-files, classified under Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions or Privileges. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2023-05-25.
How severe is CVE-2023-2480?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.