CVE-2023-50168

HIGH

Published Mar 14, 2024 Modified Mar 10, 2025 CWE-611

Description

Pega Platform from 6.x to 8.8.4 is affected by an XXE issue with PDF Generation.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.7

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-611 CWE-611

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
pega	pega_platform	< 8.8.5

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.pega.com/support-doc/pega-security-advisory-a24-vulnerability-remediation-note https://support.pega.com/support-doc/pega-security-advisory-a24-vulnerability-remediation-note

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-50168? +

Pega Platform from 6.x to 8.8.4 is affected by an XXE issue with PDF Generation. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.7 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-50168? +

CVE-2023-50168 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.7 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-50168? +

CVE-2023-50168 affects products from pega, specifically: pega_platform. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-50168? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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