Is CVE-2023-52952 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-52952 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-52952 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2023-52952 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-52952?

CVE-2023-52952 has a CVSS score of 8.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2023-52952

CWE-424Published: October 8, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability has been identified in HiMed Cockpit 12 pro (J31032-K2017-H259) (All versions >= V11.5.1 < V11.6.2), HiMed Cockpit 14 pro+ (J31032-K2017-H435) (All versions >= V11.5.1 < V11.6.2), HiMed Cockpit 18 pro (J31032-K2017-H260) (All versions >= V11.5.1 < V11.6.2), HiMed Cockpit 18 pro+ (J31032-K2017-H436) (All versions >= V11.5.1 < V11.6.2). The Kiosk Mode of the affected devices contains a restricted desktop environment escape vulnerability. This could allow an unauthenticated local attacker to escape the restricted environment and gain access to the underlying operating system.

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Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-52952 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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 availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.5.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.