CVE-2023-1699

Name: CVE-2023-1699
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-30T10:15:07.137+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-1699 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Rapid7 Nexpose versions 6.6.186 and below suffer from a forced browsing vulnerability. This vulnerability allows an attacker to manipulate URLs to forcefully browse to and access administrative pages. This vulnerability is fixed in version 6.6.187. . EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Rapid7 Nexpose versions 6.6.186 and below suffer from a forced browsing vulnerability. This vulnerability allows an attacker to manipulate URLs to forcefully browse to and access administrative pages. This vulnerability is fixed in version 6.6.187.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.45%

35.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rapid7	Nexpose	< 6.6.187

References

https://docs.rapid7.com/release-notes/nexpose/20230329/Release Notes
https://docs.rapid7.com/release-notes/nexpose/20230329/Release Notes

Timeline

Published: Mar 30, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1699?

How severe is CVE-2023-1699?

CVE-2023-1699 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1699?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST