CVE-2023-5240

Name: CVE-2023-5240
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-13T13:15:12.693+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-5240 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper access control in PAM propagation scripts in Devolutions Server 2023.2.8.0 and ealier allows an attack with permission to manage PAM propagation scripts to retrieve passwords stored in it via a GET request. . EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper access control in PAM propagation scripts in Devolutions Server 2023.2.8.0 and ealier allows an attack with permission to manage PAM propagation scripts to retrieve passwords stored in it via a GET request.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.63%

45.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Devolutions	Devolutions Server	<= 2023.2.8.0

References

https://devolutions.net/security/advisories/DEVO-2023-0017Vendor Advisory
https://devolutions.net/security/advisories/DEVO-2023-0017Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 13, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5240?

How severe is CVE-2023-5240?

CVE-2023-5240 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5240?

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