CVE-2023-27793: An issue discovered in IXP Data Easy Install v.6.6.14884.0 allows local attackers to gain escalated privileges

Routine

HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-27793 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting easyinstall. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue discovered in IXP Data Easy Install v.6.6.14884.0 allows local attackers to gain escalated privileges via weak encoding of sensitive information.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 87%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-269
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 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ixpdata easyinstall DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.6.14884.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.6.14884.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.6.14884.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison easyinstall sudo apt install easyinstall=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.6.14884.0> sudo apt-mark hold easyinstall

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

dnf --showduplicates list easyinstall sudo dnf downgrade easyinstall-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.6.14884.0> 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-2023-27793?

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

Is CVE-2023-27793 being exploited?

CVE-2023-27793 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-2023-27793 affect?

CVE-2023-27793 affects easyinstall. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An issue discovered in IXP Data Easy Install v.6.6.14884.0 allows local attackers to gain escalated privileges via weak encoding of sensitive information.

How urgent is CVE-2023-27793?

Priority 36/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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