CVE-2023-33873: aveva application server Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 15-11-2023Last modified 21-11-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-33873 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Execution with Unnecessary Privileges vulnerability in aveva application server. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 13.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.24%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 15-11-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 21-11-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
This privilege escalation vulnerability, if exploited, cloud allow a local OS-authenticated user with standard privileges to escalate to System privilege on the machine where these products are installed, resulting in complete compromise of the target machine.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.24%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
14%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.24% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.24%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Aveva22 products
- application server≤ 2020 R2 SP1 P01
- batch_management≤ 2020 SP1 | < 2020 | 2020 | 2020:sp1
- communication_drivers< 2020 | 2020 | 2020:r2 | 2020:r2_p01
- communication drivers pack≤ 2020 R2 SP1
- edge≤ 20.1.101
1 vendor · 22 products
References
2 links
- www.aveva.com/en/support-and-success/cyber-security-updates/Vendor Advisory