CVE-2023-50903
CWE-862Published: December 9, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Roxnor Metform metform allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Metform: from n/a through <= 3.4.0.
Risk Analysis
Metform version 3.4.0 and earlier contains a missing authorization vulnerability that allows for unauthorized access control changes. The CVSS score of 9.8 indicates that this is a critical, remotely exploitable security flaw.
There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV catalog.
Update the Metform plugin to a version later than 3.4.0 to resolve the authorization vulnerability.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-50903 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
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 9.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-50903 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts