CVE-2023-5913

Name: CVE-2023-5913
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-08T17:15:08.193+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-5913 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in opentext Fortify ScanCentral DAST. The vulnerability could be exploited to gain elevated privileges.This issue affects Fortify ScanCentral DAST versions 21.1, 21.2, 21.2.1, 22.1, 22.1.1, 22.2, 23.1. . EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in opentext Fortify ScanCentral DAST. The vulnerability could be exploited to gain elevated privileges.This issue affects Fortify ScanCentral DAST versions 21.1, 21.2, 21.2.1, 22.1, 22.1.1, 22.2, 23.1.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.55%

42.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microfocus	Fortify Scancentral Dast	21.1
Microfocus	Fortify Scancentral Dast	21.2
Microfocus	Fortify Scancentral Dast	21.2.1
Microfocus	Fortify Scancentral Dast	22.1
Microfocus	Fortify Scancentral Dast	22.1.1
Microfocus	Fortify Scancentral Dast	22.2
Microfocus	Fortify Scancentral Dast	23.1

References

https://portal.microfocus.com/s/article/KM000023500?language=en_USVendor Advisory
https://portal.microfocus.com/s/article/KM000023500?language=en_USVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 8, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5913?

How severe is CVE-2023-5913?

CVE-2023-5913 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5913?

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-2023-5913?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST