CVE-2023-41265
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitAn HTTP Request Tunneling vulnerability found in Qlik Sense Enterprise for Windows for versions May 2023 Patch 3 and earlier, February 2023 Patch 7 and earlier, November 2022 Patch 10 and earlier, and August 2022 Patch 12 and earlier allows a remote attacker to elevate their…
Published Nov 30, 2023 · Updated Aug 5, 2026 · Also known as TR-23-0667
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-41265 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.9 v3.1) affecting Qlik Sense.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Nov 28, 2023 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.9
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
88%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings, used by ransomware
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
An HTTP Request Tunneling vulnerability found in Qlik Sense Enterprise for Windows for versions May 2023 Patch 3 and earlier, February 2023 Patch 7 and earlier, November 2022 Patch 10 and earlier, and August 2022 Patch 12 and earlier allows a remote attacker to elevate their privilege by tunneling HTTP requests in the raw HTTP request. This allows them to send requests that get executed by the backend server hosting the repository application. This is fixed in August 2023 IR, May 2023 Patch 4, February 2023 Patch 8, November 2022 Patch 11, and August 2022 Patch 13.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Dec 7, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 | Known |
| Industry KEV feed | Nov 28, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 | Known |
| CIRCL KEV | Dec 7, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 | Known |
| ENISA EUVD | Dec 7, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
36 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Qlik SenseQlik | august_2022, august_2022-patch_10, august_2022-patch_11, august_2022-patch_12, august_2022-patch_1, august_2022-patch_2, august_2022-patch_3, august_2022-patch_4 | n/a |
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Nov 28, 2023
Publicly disclosed
Nov 30, 2023
Added to CISA KEV
Dec 7, 2023
Added to CIRCL KEV
Dec 7, 2023
Added to ENISA EUVD
Dec 7, 2023
Last updated
Aug 5, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-444 Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request/Response Smuggling')
References
- advisoryhttps://community.qlik.com/t5/Official-Support-Articles/Critical-Security-fixes-for-Qlik-Sense-Enterprise-for-Windows/tac-p/2120510
- advisoryhttps://community.qlik.com/t5/Official-Support-Articles/Critical-Security-fixes-for-Qlik-Sense-Enterprise-for-Windows/ta-p/2110801
- advisoryhttps://community.qlik.com/t5/Support-Updates/Qlik-Sense-Enterprise-for-Windows-New-Security-Patches-Available/ba-p/2108549
- advisoryhttps://thehackernews.com/2023/05/new-ransomware-strain-cactus-exploits.html
- advisoryVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
An HTTP Request Tunneling vulnerability found in Qlik Sense Enterprise for Windows for versions May 2023 Patch 3 and earlier, February 2023 Patch 7 and earlier, November 2022 Patch 10 and earlier, and August 2022 Patch 12 and earlier allows a remote attacker to elevate their privilege by tunneling HTTP requests in the…
Affected: Qlik Sense versions august_2022, august_2022-patch_10, august_2022-patch_11, august_2022-patch_12, august_2022-patch_1, august_2022-patch_2, august_2022-patch_3, august_2022-patch_4. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Nov 28, 2023 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on Dec 7, 2023 with a federal remediation due date of Dec 28, 2023.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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