CVE-2023-0923
CWE-862Published: September 15, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A flaw was found in the Kubernetes service for notebooks in RHODS, where it does not prevent pods from other namespaces and applications from making requests to the Jupyter API. This flaw can lead to file content exposure and other issues.
Risk Analysis
The Kubernetes service for notebooks in Red Hat OpenShift Data Science fails to restrict access to the Jupyter API, allowing unauthorized pods to access sensitive file content. This critical flaw is rated 9.8 due to its potential for data exposure.
There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-0923 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-0923 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts