Is CVE-2023-48365 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-48365 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2023-48365 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2023-48365 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-48365?

CVE-2023-48365 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2023-48365

Published: January 13, 2025

EPSS:64.23%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:98.4th

Official Description

Qlik Sense contains an HTTP tunneling vulnerability that allows an attacker to escalate privileges and execute HTTP requests on the backend server hosting the software.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Qlik Sense HTTP Tunneling Vulnerability

Qlik Sense contains an HTTP tunneling vulnerability that allows an attacker to escalate privileges and execute HTTP requests on the backend server hosting the software.

Added to KEV: 2025-01-13Federal patch deadline: 2025-02-03⚠ USED IN RANSOMWARE CAMPAIGNS

Required Action (CISA)

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

Risk Analysis

Qlik Sense contains an HTTP tunneling vulnerability that allows an attacker to escalate privileges and execute HTTP requests on the backend server. With a high EPSS score of 0.64226 and confirmed in-the-wild exploitation, this flaw presents a critical risk for unauthorized access and control over the server.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog, confirming its use by threat actors. The HTTP tunneling nature suggests it is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates for Qlik Sense to patch this HTTP tunneling vulnerability. Implement network segmentation and restrict access to the backend server.

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-2023-48365 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-2023-48365 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.