CVE-2023-50236

Name: CVE-2023-50236
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-13T09:15:46.633+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-50236 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been identified in Polarion ALM (All versions < V2404.0). The affected product is vulnerable due to weak file and folder permissions in the installation path. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Polarion ALM (All versions < V2404.0). The affected product is vulnerable due to weak file and folder permissions in the installation path. An attacker with local access could exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM.

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

0.15%

4.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	Polarion Alm	< 2404.0

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-871717.htmlVendor Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-871717.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 13, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-50236?

How severe is CVE-2023-50236?

CVE-2023-50236 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50236?

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