CVE-2023-47180: Missing Authorization vulnerability in XLPlugins Finale Lite allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access C

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-47180?

finale: upgrade to 2.17.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-47180 being exploited?

CVE-2023-47180 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-2023-47180 affect?

CVE-2023-47180 affects finale. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Missing Authorization vulnerability in XLPlugins Finale Lite allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Finale Lite: from n/a through 2.16.0.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-47180?

Priority 37/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-47180 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting finale. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Missing Authorization vulnerability in XLPlugins Finale Lite allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Finale Lite: from n/a through 2.16.0.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2025-01-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: xlplugins

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-02 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xlplugins finale UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.17.0

Fixed in: 2.17.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2.17.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade finale

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-2023-47180?

finale: upgrade to 2.17.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-47180 being exploited?

CVE-2023-47180 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-2023-47180 affect?

CVE-2023-47180 affects finale. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Missing Authorization vulnerability in XLPlugins Finale Lite allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Finale Lite: from n/a through 2.16.0.

How urgent is CVE-2023-47180?

Priority 37/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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