CVE-2023-42463

Name: CVE-2023-42463
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-12T21:15:09.117+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-42463 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Wazuh is a free and open source platform used for threat prevention, detection, and response. This bug introduced a stack overflow hazard that could allow a local privilege escalation. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Wazuh is a free and open source platform used for threat prevention, detection, and response. This bug introduced a stack overflow hazard that could allow a local privilege escalation. This vulnerability was patched in version 4.5.3.

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%

14.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-121

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wazuh	Wazuh	< 4.5.3

References

https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/security/advisories/GHSA-27p5-32pp-r58rVendor Advisory
https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/security/advisories/GHSA-27p5-32pp-r58rVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 12, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42463?

How severe is CVE-2023-42463?

CVE-2023-42463 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-2023-42463?

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