CVE-2023-50572

Name: CVE-2023-50572
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-29T15:15:10.03+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-50572 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue in the component GroovyEngine.execute of jline-groovy v3.24.1 allows attackers to cause an OOM (OutofMemory) error.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue in the component GroovyEngine.execute of jline-groovy v3.24.1 allows attackers to cause an OOM (OutofMemory) error.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.25%

16.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jline	Jline	< 3.25.0

References

https://github.com/jline/jline3/issues/909Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://github.com/jline/jline3/issues/909Exploit, Issue Tracking

Timeline

Published: Dec 29, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-50572?

An issue in the component GroovyEngine.execute of jline-groovy v3.24.1 allows attackers to cause an OOM (OutofMemory) error.

How severe is CVE-2023-50572?

CVE-2023-50572 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50572?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-50572?

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Source: NVD / NIST