CVE-2023-51749: ScaleFusion 10.5.2 does not properly limit users to the Edge application because a search can be made from a t

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-51749 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.

ScaleFusion 10.5.2 does not properly limit users to the Edge application because a search can be made from a tooltip. NOTE: the vendor's position is "Not vulnerable if the default Windows device profile configuration is used which utilizes modern management with website allow-listing rules."

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 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
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 06:41 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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-51749?

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

Is CVE-2023-51749 being exploited?

CVE-2023-51749 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-2023-51749 affect?

CVE-2023-51749 affects scalefusion. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). ScaleFusion 10.5.2 does not properly limit users to the Edge application because a search can be made from a tooltip. NOTE: the vendor's position is "Not vulnerable if the default Windows device profile configuration is used which utilizes

How urgent is CVE-2023-51749?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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