CVE-2023-22317
CWE-416Published: August 3, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Use after free vulnerability exists in CX-Programmer Ver.9.79 and earlier. By having a user open a specially crafted CXP file, information disclosure and/or arbitrary code execution may occur. This vulnerability is different from CVE-2023-22277 and CVE-2023-22314.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-22317 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-416): Use-after-free vulnerabilities involve accessing memory after it has been freed, often enabling arbitrary code execution.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-22317 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts