What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-33651?

CVE-2023-33651 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-33651?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-33651. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.4%.

Sitecore CVE-2023-33651

HIGH

Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)

2023-06-06 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass Experience Commerce Experience Manager Experience Platform Managed Cloud Sitecore

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-863 OWASP Top 10:2025 A01:2025 - Broken Access Control ASVS 5.0 V8 - Authorization Authorization logic validation MITRE ATT&CK 1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. Sign in to read
Impact	CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	A remote attacker could bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources by sending crafted requests to the affected application. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).

No patch listed yet 1.4% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

An issue in the MVC Device Simulator of Sitecore Experience Platform (XP), Experience Manager (XM), and Experience Commerce (XC) v9.0 Initial Release to v13.0 Initial Release allows attackers to. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Review and test authorization logic, implement consistent access control checks, use centralized authorization framework.

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This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863), which allows attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources. An issue in the MVC Device Simulator of Sitecore Experience Platform (XP), Experience Manager (XM), and Experience Commerce (XC) v9.0 Initial Release to v13.0 Initial Release allows attackers to bypass authorization rules. Affected products include: Sitecore Experience Commerce, Sitecore Experience Manager, Sitecore Experience Platform, Sitecore Managed Cloud.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 7.5 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

DescriptionNVD

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

1.4%

Top 30% exploitable

Exploit

POC

Public exploit code exists

Data Quality

2 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity HIGH

CISA KEV No

Public POC Yes

EPSS 1.4%

Patch available No

Active threat No

Deciding rule

HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Scheduled

Exploitation· derived

Poc

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Yes

Human Impact· derived

Medium

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: +1

CVSS: +38

PoC: +20

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication Bypass CRITICAL

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

Affected Products (CPE)NVD

cpe:2.3:a:sitecore:experience_commerce:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:sitecore:experience_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:sitecore:experience_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:sitecore:managed_cloud:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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References

Advisories & patches

ADVISORY https://support.sitecore.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB1002925

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