CVE-2023-50159

Name: CVE-2023-50159
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-11T14:15:44.07+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-50159 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In ScaleFusion (Windows Desktop App) agent 10.5.2, Kiosk mode application restrictions can be bypassed allowing arbitrary code to be executed. This is fixed in 10.5.7 by preventing the launching of the file explorer in Agent-based Multi-App and Single App Kiosk mode.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In ScaleFusion (Windows Desktop App) agent 10.5.2, Kiosk mode application restrictions can be bypassed allowing arbitrary code to be executed. This is fixed in 10.5.7 by preventing the launching of the file explorer in Agent-based Multi-App and Single App Kiosk mode.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.29%

20.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Scalefusion	Scalefusion	10.5.2

References

https://help.scalefusion.com/docs/security-advisory-for-windows-mdm-agent
https://medium.com/nestedif/vulnerability-disclosure-browser-mode-kiosk-bypass-scalefusion-832f5a18ebb6Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://medium.com/nestedif/vulnerability-disclosure-kiosk-mode-bypass-scalefusion-4752dfa2dc59Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://help.scalefusion.com/docs/security-advisory-for-windows-mdm-agent
https://medium.com/nestedif/vulnerability-disclosure-browser-mode-kiosk-bypass-scalefusion-832f5a18ebb6Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://medium.com/nestedif/vulnerability-disclosure-kiosk-mode-bypass-scalefusion-4752dfa2dc59Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 11, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-50159?

How severe is CVE-2023-50159?

CVE-2023-50159 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50159?

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