PatchTheCVECVE-2023-22897: An issue was discovered in SecurePoint UTM before 12.2.5.1
CVE-2023-22897 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) 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 information disclosure of memory contents to be achieved by an authenticated user. Essentially, uninitialized data can be retrieved via an approach in which a sessionid is obtained but not used.
Why this priority
- EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 4.1% (top 9%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-908 |
| 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 - Leaking Remote Memory Contents
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-2023-22897?
unified threat management: upgrade to 12.2.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-22897 being exploited?
CVE-2023-22897 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-2023-22897 affect?
CVE-2023-22897 affects unified threat management. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). An issue was discovered in SecurePoint UTM before 12.2.5.1. The firewall's endpoint at /spcgi.cgi allows information disclosure of memory contents to be achieved by an authenticated user. Essentially, uninitialized data can be retrieved via
How urgent is CVE-2023-22897?
Priority 50/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference
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