CVE-2023-23595

Name: CVE-2023-23595
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-15T07:15:08.017+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-23595 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. BlueCat Device Registration Portal 2.2 allows XXE attacks that exfiltrate single-line files. A single-line file might contain credentials, such as "machine example.com login daniel password qwerty" in the documentation example for the .netrc file format. EPSS estimates a 0.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

BlueCat Device Registration Portal 2.2 allows XXE attacks that exfiltrate single-line files. A single-line file might contain credentials, such as "machine example.com login daniel password qwerty" in the documentation example for the .netrc file format. NOTE: 2.x versions are no longer supported. There is no available information about whether any later version is affected.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.95%

56.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bluecatnetworks	Device Registration Portal	2.2

References

https://bluecatnetworks.com/integrations/adaptive-application/device-registration-portal-drp/Product, Vendor Advisory
https://everything.curl.dev/usingcurl/netrcTechnical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/colemanjp/XXE-Vulnerability-in-Bluecat-Device-Registration-Portal-DRPExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://bluecatnetworks.com/integrations/adaptive-application/device-registration-portal-drp/Product, Vendor Advisory
https://everything.curl.dev/usingcurl/netrcTechnical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/colemanjp/XXE-Vulnerability-in-Bluecat-Device-Registration-Portal-DRPExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 15, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-23595?

How severe is CVE-2023-23595?

CVE-2023-23595 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23595?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-23595?

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Source: NVD / NIST