Is CVE-2023-41266 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-41266 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2023-41266 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2023-41266 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-41266?

CVE-2023-41266 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2023-41266

Published: December 7, 2023

EPSS:94.30%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.9th

Official Description

Qlik Sense contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to create an anonymous session by sending maliciously crafted HTTP requests. This anonymous session could allow the attacker to send further requests to unauthorized endpoints.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Qlik Sense Path Traversal Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2023-12-07Federal patch deadline: 2023-12-28⚠ USED IN RANSOMWARE CAMPAIGNS

Required Action (CISA)

Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

Qlik Sense is vulnerable to a path traversal flaw, enabling a remote, unauthenticated attacker to create an anonymous session and potentially access unauthorized endpoints. The high EPSS score of 0.94295 indicates a significant likelihood of exploitation, requiring prompt action.

This vulnerability has been observed under active exploitation in the wild and is part of CISA's KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable without authentication.

Recommended Action

Refer to Qlik Sense vendor guidance for patches and updates to address this path traversal vulnerability. Ensure proper access controls are in place to restrict unauthorized access.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-41266 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2023-41266 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.