IRONSMITHINTEL
CRITICALCVSS9.6
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Actively Exploited
|CISA KEV|CVE-2023-48365|Auth: low — authenticated user|Reboot: required|Manual only

Qlik Sense HTTP Tunneling Vulnerability (CVE-2023-48365)

Qlik Sense contains an HTTP tunneling vulnerability that allows an attacker to escalate privileges and execute HTTP requests on the backend server hosting the software.

Published Nov 15, 2023 · Updated May 29, 2026
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Why patchRisk explained in plain English
Worst-case scenarioIf unpatched

A remote attacker, with a low-privilege account, can achieve full data confidentiality loss, arbitrary modification of data. CISA has confirmed use of this vulnerability in known ransomware campaigns — treat as high priority for remediation. Federal agencies are required to remediate by 2025-02-03 under CISA BOD 22-01.

How the attack worksNo clicks needed

This is a Software Vulnerability (CWE-444) (CWE-444) vulnerability in Qlik Sense. Exploitation requires remote network access, low attack complexity, a low-privilege authenticated account, and no user interaction required.

Am I affected?Quick check

Probably yes if any of these apply:

●IT Security
●Running qlik sense: august_2022, august_2023, february_2022, february_2023, may_2022, may_2023, november_2021, november_2022
Real-world incidentsWhat we've seen

CISA confirms this CVE has been used in known ransomware campaigns. Added to the KEV catalog on 2025-01-13; federal agencies required to remediate by 2025-02-03.

How to patch

Manual remediation steps

Apply the Vendor Patch

This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — apply the vendor's security update as soon as possible.

CISA required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

References

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    Vendor advisory: https://community.qlik.com/t5/Official-Support-Articles/Critical-Security-fixes-for-Qlik-Sense-Enterprise-for-Windows/tac-p/2120510
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    NVD entry: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-48365
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    CISA KEV: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-48365
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References

↗ CVE-2023-48365↗ Advisory

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