Is CVE-2023-5830 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-5830 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2023-5830 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2023-5830 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-5830?

CVE-2023-5830 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2023-5830

Published: April 11, 2026

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in ColumbiaSoft Document Locator. This affects an unknown part of the file /api/authentication/login of the component WebTools. The manipulation of the argument Server leads to improper authentication. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 7.2 SP4 and 2021.1 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-243729 was assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-5830 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-2023-5830 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.