CVE-2023-2080: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Forcepoi

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HIGH 8.5MITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2023-2080 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.5) affecting email security, web security. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Forcepoint Cloud Security Gateway (CSG) Portal on Web Cloud Security Gateway, Email Security Cloud allows Blind SQL Injection.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 56%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2023-06-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Forcepoint · Vendor: forcepoint

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-06-15 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

forcepoint email security MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy email-security || rpm -q email-security || email-security --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

forcepoint web security MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy web-security || rpm -q web-security || web-security --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-2080?

email security: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; web security: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-2080 being exploited?

CVE-2023-2080 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-2080 affect?

CVE-2023-2080 affects email security, web security. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Forcepoint Cloud Security Gateway (CSG) Portal on Web Cloud Security Gateway, Email Security Cloud allows Blind SQL Injection.

How urgent is CVE-2023-2080?

Priority 41/100. High severity

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