CVE-2023-50159: In ScaleFusion (Windows Desktop App) agent 10.5.2, Kiosk mode application restrictions can be bypassed allowin

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-50159 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting scalefusion. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In ScaleFusion (Windows Desktop App) agent 10.5.2, Kiosk mode application restrictions can be bypassed allowing arbitrary code to be executed. This is fixed in 10.5.7 by preventing the launching of the file explorer in Agent-based Multi-App and Single App Kiosk mode.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 79%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2024-01-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: scalefusion

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-11 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

scalefusion scalefusion DOWNGRADE

Affected: 10.5.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.5.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 10.5.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison scalefusion sudo apt install scalefusion=<VERSION_BEFORE_10.5.2> sudo apt-mark hold scalefusion

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

dnf --showduplicates list scalefusion sudo dnf downgrade scalefusion-<VERSION_BEFORE_10.5.2> sudo dnf versionlock add scalefusion

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-2023-50159?

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

Is CVE-2023-50159 being exploited?

CVE-2023-50159 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-2023-50159 affect?

CVE-2023-50159 affects scalefusion. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). In ScaleFusion (Windows Desktop App) agent 10.5.2, Kiosk mode application restrictions can be bypassed allowing arbitrary code to be executed. This is fixed in 10.5.7 by preventing the launching of the file explorer in Agent-based Multi-App

How urgent is CVE-2023-50159?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities

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References

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