CVE-2023-7206: In Horner Automation Cscape versions 9.90 SP10 and prior, local attackers are able to exploit this vulnerabil

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-7206?

cscape: upgrade to 9.90. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-7206 being exploited?

CVE-2023-7206 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-2023-7206 affect?

CVE-2023-7206 affects cscape. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). In Horner Automation Cscape versions 9.90 SP10 and prior, local attackers are able to exploit this vulnerability if a user opens a malicious CSP file, which would result in execution of arbitrary code on affected installations of Cscape.

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2023-7206 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting cscape. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Horner Automation Cscape versions 9.90 SP10 and prior, local attackers are able to exploit this vulnerability if a user opens a malicious CSP file, which would result in execution of arbitrary code on affected installations of Cscape.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

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 88%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-121, CWE-787
Published	2024-01-15
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

2024-01-15 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hornerautomation cscape UPGRADE

Affected: < 9.90 · 9.90 · 9.90 sp1 · 9.90 sp10 · 9.90 sp2 · 9.90 sp3 · 9.90 sp4 · 9.90 sp5

Fixed in: 9.90

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 9.90 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cscape

Note

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

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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-2023-7206?

cscape: upgrade to 9.90. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-7206 being exploited?

CVE-2023-7206 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-2023-7206 affect?

CVE-2023-7206 affects cscape. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). In Horner Automation Cscape versions 9.90 SP10 and prior, local attackers are able to exploit this vulnerability if a user opens a malicious CSP file, which would result in execution of arbitrary code on affected installations of Cscape.

How urgent is CVE-2023-7206?

Priority 30/100. High severity

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