CVE-2023-33873

Name: CVE-2023-33873
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-15T17:15:41.313+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-33873 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. . EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.24%

14.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-250

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Aveva	Batch Management	< 2020
Aveva	Batch Management	2020
Aveva	Communication Drivers	< 2020
Aveva	Communication Drivers	2020
Aveva	Edge	<= 20.1.101
Aveva	Enterprise Licensing	<= 3.7.002
Aveva	Historian	< 2020
Aveva	Historian	2020
Aveva	Intouch	< 2020
Aveva	Intouch	2020
Aveva	Manufacturing Execution System	< 2020
Aveva	Manufacturing Execution System	2020
Aveva	Mobile Operator	< 2020
Aveva	Mobile Operator	2020
Aveva	Plant Scada	< 2020
Aveva	Plant Scada	2020
Aveva	Recipe Management	< 2020
Aveva	Recipe Management	2020
Aveva	System Platform	< 2020
Aveva	System Platform	2020
Aveva	Telemetry Server	2020r2
Aveva	Work Tasks	< 2020
Aveva	Work Tasks	2020

References

https://www.aveva.com/en/support-and-success/cyber-security-updates/Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-318-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.aveva.com/en/support-and-success/cyber-security-updates/Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-318-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-33873?

How severe is CVE-2023-33873?

CVE-2023-33873 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-33873?

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-2023-33873?

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Source: NVD / NIST