CVE-2023-41878

Name: CVE-2023-41878
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-27T15:19:30.86+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-41878 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. MeterSphere is a one-stop open source continuous testing platform, covering functions such as test tracking, interface testing, UI testing and performance testing. The Selenium VNC config used in Metersphere is using a weak password by default, attackers can login to vnc and obtain high permissions. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

MeterSphere is a one-stop open source continuous testing platform, covering functions such as test tracking, interface testing, UI testing and performance testing. The Selenium VNC config used in Metersphere is using a weak password by default, attackers can login to vnc and obtain high permissions. This issue has been addressed in version 2.10.7 LTS. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

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

0.58%

43.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Metersphere	Metersphere	< 2.10.7

References

https://github.com/metersphere/installer/commit/02dd31c0951a225eaad99eda560e3eb91ba3001dPatch
https://github.com/metersphere/metersphere/security/advisories/GHSA-88vv-6rm4-59h9Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/metersphere/installer/commit/02dd31c0951a225eaad99eda560e3eb91ba3001dPatch
https://github.com/metersphere/metersphere/security/advisories/GHSA-88vv-6rm4-59h9Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 27, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-41878?

How severe is CVE-2023-41878?

CVE-2023-41878 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41878?

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