CVE-2023-49114

Name: CVE-2023-49114
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-26T16:27:47.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-49114 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. A DLL hijacking vulnerability was identified in the Qognify VMS Client Viewer version 7.1 or higher, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code and obtain higher privileges via careful placement of a malicious DLL, if some specific pre-conditions are met.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A DLL hijacking vulnerability was identified in the Qognify VMS Client Viewer version 7.1 or higher, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code and obtain higher privileges via careful placement of a malicious DLL, if some specific pre-conditions are met.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.36%

27.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hexagon	Qognify Vms Client Viewer	>= 7.1

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/10Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://r.sec-consult.com/qognifyExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/10Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://r.sec-consult.com/qognifyExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 26, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-49114?

How severe is CVE-2023-49114?

CVE-2023-49114 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49114?

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