Is CVE-2023-1174 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-1174 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-1174 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-1174 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1174?

CVE-2023-1174 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-1174

CWE-266Published: May 24, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

This vulnerability exposes a network port in minikube running on macOS with Docker driver that could enable unexpected remote access to the minikube container.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A vulnerability in minikube on macOS with the Docker driver exposes a network port, enabling unexpected remote access to the container. This critical flaw could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized control over the minikube environment.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Upgrade minikube to a version beyond 1.28.0 and ensure network access to the Docker driver is restricted.

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-2023-1174 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.