CVE-2023-34085: When an AWS DynamoDB table is used for user attribute storage, it is possible to retrieve the attributes of an

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-34085?

pingfederate: upgrade to newer than 11.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-34085 being exploited?

CVE-2023-34085 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-34085 affect?

CVE-2023-34085 affects pingfederate. Severity is low (CVSS 2.6). When an AWS DynamoDB table is used for user attribute storage, it is possible to retrieve the attributes of another user using a maliciously crafted request

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-34085?

Priority 26/100. On your watchlist

Routine

LOW 2.6WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2023-34085 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.6) affecting pingfederate. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

When an AWS DynamoDB table is used for user attribute storage, it is possible to retrieve the attributes of another user using a maliciously crafted request

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.6 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-359
Published	2023-10-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Ping Identity Corporation · Vendor: pingidentity

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-10-25 18:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pingidentity pingfederate UPGRADE

Affected: <= 11.3.0

Fixed in: newer than 11.3.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 11.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade pingfederate

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pingfederate

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-34085?

pingfederate: upgrade to newer than 11.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-34085 being exploited?

CVE-2023-34085 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-2023-34085 affect?

CVE-2023-34085 affects pingfederate. Severity is low (CVSS 2.6). When an AWS DynamoDB table is used for user attribute storage, it is possible to retrieve the attributes of another user using a maliciously crafted request

How urgent is CVE-2023-34085?

Priority 26/100. On your watchlist

Software pages

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