CVE-2023-33730

Name: CVE-2023-33730
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-31T20:15:10.63+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-33730 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Privilege Escalation in the "GetUserCurrentPwd" function in Microworld Technologies eScan Management Console 14.0.1400.2281 allows any remote attacker to retrieve password of any admin or normal user in plain text format.. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Privilege Escalation in the "GetUserCurrentPwd" function in Microworld Technologies eScan Management Console 14.0.1400.2281 allows any remote attacker to retrieve password of any admin or normal user in plain text format.

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

1.18%

63.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Escanav	Escan Management Console	14.0.1400.2281

References

https://github.com/sahiloj/CVE-2023-33730/blob/main/CVE-2023-33730.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/sahiloj/CVE-2023-33730/blob/main/CVE-2023-33730.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 31, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-33730?

How severe is CVE-2023-33730?

CVE-2023-33730 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-33730?

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-2023-33730?

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Source: NVD / NIST