HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-43183
HIGH

CVE-2023-43183

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: February 3, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Incorrect access control in Reprise License Management Software Reprise License Manager v15.1 allows read-only users to arbitrarily change the password of an admin and hijack their account.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-43183 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

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

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 8.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

reprisesoftware1 product(s)
reprise license manager
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/43
ADVISORYhttps://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176841/Reprise-License-Manager-15.1-Privilege-Escalation-File-Write.html
ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/43
ADVISORYhttps://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176841/Reprise-License-Manager-15.1-Privilege-Escalation-File-Write.html

All References (5)

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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/43Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176841/Reprise-License-Manager-15.1-Privilege-Escalation-File-Write.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176841/Reprise-License-Manager-15.1-Privilege-Escalation-File-Write.html
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/43Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176841/Reprise-License-Manager-15.1-Privilege-Escalation-File-Write.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-43183
CVSS Score8.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 3, 2024

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2023-43183 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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