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CVE-2023-49900 X-Rite CVE debrief

CVE-2023-49900 is a critical remote code execution vulnerability due to improper sanitization of user input in the SetParameter command. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.8 and is considered critical. The CVE record was published on 2026-07-16T11:16:36.597Z and has not been modified since then. Affected systems may be exposed to remote code execution attacks if not properly patched. Security teams should review vendor advisories and implement compensating controls as needed.

Vendor
X-Rite
Product
MA-T6
CVSS
CRITICAL 9.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-16
Original CVE updated
2026-07-16
Advisory published
2026-07-16
Advisory updated
2026-07-16

Who should care

Security teams and administrators responsible for systems using the affected product should be aware of this vulnerability and take immediate action to mitigate the risk. This includes reviewing vendor advisories, implementing compensating controls, and monitoring system logs for suspicious activity.

Technical summary

An unauthenticated remote attacker can perform remote code execution due to incorrectly sanitized user input in the SetParameter command. The vulnerability has a CVSS vector of CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. This vulnerability affects systems using the affected product and may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify and apply vendor patches or updates
  • Implement compensating controls, such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems
  • Monitor system logs for suspicious activity
  • Conduct regular vulnerability scans and risk assessments
  • Review system configurations and ensure proper input validation

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-16T11:16:36.597Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Received. Evidence is limited to public sources and may not reflect the full scope or impact of the vulnerability. Defenders should verify affected systems and review vendor advisories for specific guidance.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2023-49900 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-49900

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2023-49900 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-49900

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.