CVE-2023-32545: The affected application lacks proper validation of user-supplied data when parsing project files

Routine

HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-32545 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting cscape, cscape envisionrv. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The affected application lacks proper validation of user-supplied data when parsing project files (e.g., CSP). This could lead to an out-of-bounds read in Cscape!CANPortMigration. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

Why this priority

High severity

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	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 87%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-125
Published	2023-06-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: hornerautomation

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-06-06 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hornerautomation cscape DOWNGRADE

Affected: 9.90 sp8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.90

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 9.90 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cscape sudo apt install cscape=<VERSION_BEFORE_9.90> sudo apt-mark hold cscape

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

dnf --showduplicates list cscape sudo dnf downgrade cscape-<VERSION_BEFORE_9.90> sudo dnf versionlock add cscape

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.

hornerautomation cscape envisionrv DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.70

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.70

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cscape-envisionrv || rpm -q cscape-envisionrv || cscape-envisionrv --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.70 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cscape-envisionrv sudo apt install cscape-envisionrv=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.70> sudo apt-mark hold cscape-envisionrv

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

dnf --showduplicates list cscape-envisionrv sudo dnf downgrade cscape-envisionrv-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.70> sudo dnf versionlock add cscape-envisionrv

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-32545?

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

Is CVE-2023-32545 being exploited?

CVE-2023-32545 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-2023-32545 affect?

CVE-2023-32545 affects cscape, cscape envisionrv. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The affected application lacks proper validation of user-supplied data when parsing project files (e.g., CSP). This could lead to an out-of-bounds read in Cscape!CANPortMigration. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability t

How urgent is CVE-2023-32545?

Priority 31/100. High severity

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