CVE-2023-4487

Name: CVE-2023-4487
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-05T23:15:08.177+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-4487 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. GE CIMPLICITY 2023 is by a process control vulnerability, which could allow a local attacker to insert malicious configuration files in the expected web server execution path to escalate privileges and gain full control of the HMI software. . EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GE CIMPLICITY 2023 is by a process control vulnerability, which could allow a local attacker to insert malicious configuration files in the expected web server execution path to escalate privileges and gain full control of the HMI software.

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

0.18%

8.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-114

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ge	Cimplicity	2023

References

https://digitalsupport.ge.com/s/article/GE-Digital-CIMPLICITY-Privilege-Escalation-VulnerabilityPermissions Required
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-243-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://digitalsupport.ge.com/s/article/GE-Digital-CIMPLICITY-Privilege-Escalation-VulnerabilityPermissions Required
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-243-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Sep 5, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-4487?

How severe is CVE-2023-4487?

CVE-2023-4487 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4487?

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