CVE-2023-43208
NextGen Healthcare Mirth Connect before version 4.4.1 is vulnerable to unauthenticated remote code execution. Note that this vulnerability is caused…
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- CVSS score
- 9.8 Critical
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2024-05-20, remediation due 2024-06-10)
- Ransomware
- Known ransomware campaign use
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-78, CWE-502
- Published
- 2023-10-26
- Last modified
- 2026-06-17
- NVD status
- Analyzed
Description
NextGen Healthcare Mirth Connect before version 4.4.1 is vulnerable to unauthenticated remote code execution. Note that this vulnerability is caused by the incomplete patch of CVE-2023-37679.
Affected products
- nextgen mirth connect
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Federal remediation deadline: 2024-06-10.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176920/Mirth-Connect-4.4.0-Remote-Command-Execution.html
- https://www.horizon3.ai/nextgen-mirth-connect-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-cve-2023-43208/
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-43208
FAQ
Is CVE-2023-43208 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2023-43208 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2024-05-20, with a federal remediation deadline of 2024-06-10. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-43208?
CVE-2023-43208 has a CVSS base score of 9.8 (Critical). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
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