CVE-2023-49213

Name: CVE-2023-49213
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-23T22:15:07.29+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-49213 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The API endpoints in Ironman PowerShell Universal 3.0.0 through 4.2.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via crafted HTTP requests if a param block is used, due to invalid sanitization of input strings. The fixed versions are 3.10.2, 4.1.10, and 4.2.1.. EPSS estimates a 2.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The API endpoints in Ironman PowerShell Universal 3.0.0 through 4.2.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via crafted HTTP requests if a param block is used, due to invalid sanitization of input strings. The fixed versions are 3.10.2, 4.1.10, and 4.2.1.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.13%

79.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ironmansoftware	Powershell Universal	>= 3.0.0, < 3.10.2
Ironmansoftware	Powershell Universal	>= 4.1.0, < 4.1.10
Ironmansoftware	Powershell Universal	4.2.0

References

https://blog.ironmansoftware.com/powershell-universal-apis-cve/Exploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.powershelluniversal.com/changelogs/changelogRelease Notes
https://blog.ironmansoftware.com/powershell-universal-apis-cve/Exploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.powershelluniversal.com/changelogs/changelogRelease Notes

Timeline

Published: Nov 23, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-49213?

How severe is CVE-2023-49213?

CVE-2023-49213 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49213?

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