CVE-2023-42404
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedOneVision Workspace before WS23.1 SR1 (build w31.040) allows arbitrary Java EL execution.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · moderate confidenceOneVision Workspace versions prior to WS23.1 SR1 (build w31.040) contain a vulnerability allowing arbitrary Java EL (Expression Language) execution. This enables remote attackers to inject and execute malicious Java code through the application's expression language parser, potentially leading to complete system compromise.
Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.
Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data= 22.1= 22.2= 23.1CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify installed OneVision Workspace versionLocate the version information for the OneVision Workspace installation. This is typically accessible through the application itself (About section), installation logs, or product documentation for your deployment method.Affected if The installed version is 22.1, 22.2, or 23.1 (any version before WS23.1 SR1 build w31.040)
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Confirm the exact build numberIf available, check the specific build identifier of your OneVision Workspace installation. The fixed version is WS23.1 SR1 with build w31.040.Affected if The build number is below w31.040 (or the build cannot be confirmed as w31.040 or later)
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Determine if the service is network-accessibleAssess whether the OneVision Workspace web interface or API is exposed to untrusted networks. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote code execution.Affected if The service is reachable from external networks or untrusted clients without additional authentication layers
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Identify user input entry pointsReview your OneVision Workspace deployment for endpoints or features that accept user-supplied input, as the vulnerability involves unsanitized input being interpreted as EL expressions.Affected if User-facing input fields or API endpoints exist and are accessible without additional sanitization
You are affected if your OneVision Workspace installation is version 22.1, 22.2, or 23.1 (any version before WS23.1 SR1 build w31.040) and the service is accessible to potential attackers.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
dbcve · scopedUpgrade OneVision Workspace to version WS23.1 SR1 (build w31.040) or later. Prior to deployment, conduct compatibility testing in a staging environment to ensure the update does not disrupt existing workflows.
WS23.1 SR1 (build w31.040) or later
- Identify current OneVision Workspace version installed
- Backup all critical data and configuration files before upgrading
- Obtain OneVision Workspace WS23.1 SR1 (build w31.040) or later from official vendor channels
- Follow OneVision's documented upgrade procedure to install WS23.1 SR1
- Verify the upgrade was successful by checking the build version
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
Primary sourcesPractitioner notes
ContributedPeer-ranked notes from engineers who’ve handled CVE-2023-42404 in production — separate from our analysis above.
The advisory tells you what broke. It rarely tells you what actually worked. If you’ve dealt with this one, that detail is what the next engineer is searching for.
- The version that genuinely resolved it — not the one the vendor claimed
- A config change or rule that shut the vector down
- A gotcha in the upgrade path that cost you an afternoon
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