PatchTheCVECVE-2023-22620: An issue was discovered in SecurePoint UTM before 12.2.5.1
CVE-2023-22620 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting unified threat management. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An issue was discovered in SecurePoint UTM before 12.2.5.1. The firewall's endpoint at /spcgi.cgi allows sessionid information disclosure via an invalid authentication attempt. This can afterwards be used to bypass the device's authentication and get access to the administrative interface.
Why this priority
- High severity
- EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 3.9% (top 10%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-863 |
| Published | 2023-04-12 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Nuclei scan template: SecurePoint UTM 12.x Session ID Leak
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-2023-22620?
unified threat management: upgrade to 12.2.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-22620 being exploited?
CVE-2023-22620 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-2023-22620 affect?
CVE-2023-22620 affects unified threat management. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An issue was discovered in SecurePoint UTM before 12.2.5.1. The firewall's endpoint at /spcgi.cgi allows sessionid information disclosure via an invalid authentication attempt. This can afterwards be used to bypass the device's authenticati
How urgent is CVE-2023-22620?
Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference
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