Is CVE-2023-0090 actively exploited?

CVE-2023-0090 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2024-11-21.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-0090?

CVE-2023-0090 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2023-0090?

Patch guidance is available from proofpoint security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2023-0090.

Fix CVE-2023-0090 - CRITICAL

Q: Which products are affected by CVE-2023-0090?

4 products: proofpoint enterprise protection, proofpoint enterprise protection, proofpoint enterprise protection, proofpoint enterprise protection.

Description

The webservices in Proofpoint Enterprise Protection (PPS/POD) contain a vulnerability that allows for an anonymous user to execute remote code through 'eval injection'. Exploitation requires network access to the webservices API, but such access is a non-standard configuration. This affects all versions 8.20.0 and below.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: none
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-95 CWE-94 · Code Injection

Metadata

Primary Vendor: PROOFPOINT
Published: 3/8/2023
Last Modified: 11/21/2024
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

proofpoint : enterprise_protectionproofpoint : enterprise_protectionproofpoint : enterprise_protectionproofpoint : enterprise_protection

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

Cite this page

CVE-2023-0090. CVEDatabase.com. Retrieved 1 May 2026. https://cvedatabase.com/cve/CVE-2023-0090

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CVE-2023-0090 vulnerability