CVE-2023-27791: An issue found in IXP Data Easy Install 6.6.148840 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via insecur

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HIGH 8.1REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-27791 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting easyinstall. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue found in IXP Data Easy Install 6.6.148840 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via insecure PRNG.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-338
Published	2023-10-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ixpdata

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-10-19 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ixpdata easyinstall DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.6.148840

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.6.148840

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy easyinstall || rpm -q easyinstall || easyinstall --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.6.148840 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison easyinstall sudo apt install easyinstall=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.6.148840> sudo apt-mark hold easyinstall

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list easyinstall sudo dnf downgrade easyinstall-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.6.148840> sudo dnf versionlock add easyinstall

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2023-27791?

easyinstall: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-27791 being exploited?

CVE-2023-27791 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-2023-27791 affect?

CVE-2023-27791 affects easyinstall. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). An issue found in IXP Data Easy Install 6.6.148840 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via insecure PRNG.

How urgent is CVE-2023-27791?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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