Is CVE-2023-0435 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-0435 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-0435 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-0435 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-0435?

CVE-2023-0435 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-0435

CWE-1125Published: January 22, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Excessive Attack Surface in GitHub repository pyload/pyload prior to 0.5.0b3.dev41.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The pyload application contains an excessive attack surface vulnerability prior to version 0.5.0b3.dev41. This flaw allows for remote exploitation with a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating a high risk of total system compromise.

No public exploit is currently known for this vulnerability. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to pyload version 0.5.0b3.dev41 or later to remediate the excessive attack surface.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-0435 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.