CVE-2023-7248: Certain functionality in OpenText Vertica Management console might be prone to bypass via crafted requests.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2023-7248 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting vertica. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Certain functionality in OpenText Vertica Management console might be prone to bypass via crafted requests. The vulnerability would affect one of Vertica’s authentication functionalities by allowing specially crafted requests and sequences. This issue impacts the following Vertica Management Console versions: 10.x 11.1.1-24 or lower 12.0.4-18 or lower Please upgrade to one of the following Vertica Management Console versions: 10.x to upgrade

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2024-03-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): OpenText · Vendor: opentext

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-15 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

opentext vertica UPGRADE

Affected: >= 10.0.0-0 and <= 10.1.1-26 · >= 11.0.0-0 and < 11.1.1-25 · >= 12.0.0-0 and < 12.0.4-19

Fixed in: 11.1.1-25, 12.0.4-19

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.0.0-0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 11.1.1-25 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade vertica

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 10.0.0-0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison vertica sudo apt install vertica=<VERSION_BEFORE_10.0.0-0> sudo apt-mark hold vertica

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list vertica sudo dnf downgrade vertica-<VERSION_BEFORE_10.0.0-0> sudo dnf versionlock add vertica

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2023-7248?

vertica: upgrade to 11.1.1-25, 12.0.4-19. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-7248 being exploited?

CVE-2023-7248 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-2023-7248 affect?

CVE-2023-7248 affects vertica. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Certain functionality in OpenText Vertica Management console might be prone to bypass via crafted requests. The vulnerability would affect one of Vertica’s authentication functionalities by allowing specially crafted requests and sequenc

How urgent is CVE-2023-7248?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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