CVE-2023-44324

Name: CVE-2023-44324
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-17T13:15:08.927+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-44324 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe FrameMaker Publishing Server versions 2022 and earlier are affected by an Improper Authentication vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. An unauthenticated attacker can abuse this vulnerability to access the API and leak default admin's password. EPSS estimates a 1.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe FrameMaker Publishing Server versions 2022 and earlier are affected by an Improper Authentication vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. An unauthenticated attacker can abuse this vulnerability to access the API and leak default admin's password. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

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

1.37%

68.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Framemaker Publishing Server	< 2022
Adobe	Framemaker Publishing Server	2022

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/framemaker-publishing-server/apsb23-58.htmlVendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/framemaker-publishing-server/apsb23-58.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-44324?

How severe is CVE-2023-44324?

CVE-2023-44324 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44324?

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