CVE-2023-5590

Name: CVE-2023-5590
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-15T23:15:44.857+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-5590 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. NULL Pointer Dereference in GitHub repository seleniumhq/selenium prior to 4.14.0.. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NULL Pointer Dereference in GitHub repository seleniumhq/selenium prior to 4.14.0.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.85%

53.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Selenium	Selenium	< 4.14.0

References

https://github.com/seleniumhq/selenium/commit/023a0d52f106321838ab1c0997e76693f4dcbdf6Patch
https://huntr.dev/bounties/e268cd68-4f34-49bd-878b-82b96dcc0c99Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/seleniumhq/selenium/commit/023a0d52f106321838ab1c0997e76693f4dcbdf6Patch
https://huntr.dev/bounties/e268cd68-4f34-49bd-878b-82b96dcc0c99Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 15, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5590?

NULL Pointer Dereference in GitHub repository seleniumhq/selenium prior to 4.14.0.

How severe is CVE-2023-5590?

CVE-2023-5590 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5590?

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-2023-5590?

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Source: NVD / NIST