What is CVE-2023-6179?

CVE-2023-6179 is a high-severity vulnerability in Honeywell Prowatch, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-11-17.

How severe is CVE-2023-6179?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Honeywell Prowatch

CVE-2023-6179

Honeywell ProWatch, 4.5, including all Service Pack versions, contain a Vulnerability in Application Server's executable folder(s). A(n) attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to a standard user to have arbitrary system code execution. Honeywell recommends updating to the most recent version of this product, service or offering (Pro-watch 6.0.2, 6.0, 5.5.2,5.0.5).

EPSS: 0.002 (9.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Honeywell Prowatch — versions 4.5, 6.0.2, 6.0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-732 — Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource

References

psirt@honeywell.com (Product)
psirt@honeywell.com (Not Applicable)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6179?: CVE-2023-6179 is a high-severity vulnerability in Honeywell Prowatch, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-11-17.
How severe is CVE-2023-6179?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.