CVE-2023-0089
Proofpoint Enterprise Protection webutils authenticated RCE
Description
The webutils in Proofpoint Enterprise Protection (PPS/POD) contain a vulnerability that allows an authenticated user to execute remote code through 'eval injection'. This affects all versions 8.20.0 and below.
INFO
Published Date :
March 8, 2023, 1:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
June 17, 2026, 5:24 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2023-0089 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2023-0089.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.proofpoint.com/security/security-advisories/pfpt-sa-2023-0001 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.proofpoint.com/security/security-advisories/pfpt-sa-2023-0001 | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-0089 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2023-0089
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
Proofpoint Email Gateway: Low level authenticated user to admin RCE
cve-2023-0089
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2023-0089 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2023-0089 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'proofpoint', 'product': 'enterprise_protection', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'changes': [{'at': '8.20.0 patch 4570', 'status': 'unaffected'}, {'at': '8.18.6 patch 4568', 'status': 'unaffected'}, {'at': '8.18.4 patch 4567', 'status': 'unaffected'}, {'at': '8.13.22 patch 4566', 'status': 'unaffected'}], 'version': '8.*', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '8.20.0'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2023-0089', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2025-02-28T16:36:27.629815Z'} -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.proofpoint.com/security/security-advisories/pfpt-sa-2023-0001 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 07, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description The webutils in Proofpoint Enterprise Protection (PPS/POD) contain a vulnerability that allows an authenticated user to execute remote code through 'eval injection'. This affects all versions 8.20.0 and below. The webutils in Proofpoint Enterprise Protection (PPS/POD) contain a vulnerability that allows an authenticated user to execute remote code through 'eval injection'. This affects all versions 8.20.0 and below. -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 15, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type https://www.proofpoint.com/security/security-advisories/pfpt-sa-2023-0001 No Types Assigned https://www.proofpoint.com/security/security-advisories/pfpt-sa-2023-0001 Vendor Advisory Added CWE NIST CWE-94 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:proofpoint:enterprise_protection:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 8.13.22 *cpe:2.3:a:proofpoint:enterprise_protection:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 8.18.0 up to (excluding) 8.18.4 *cpe:2.3:a:proofpoint:enterprise_protection:8.18.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:proofpoint:enterprise_protection:8.20.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*