Is CVE-2023-1457 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-1457 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-1457 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-1457 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1457?

CVE-2023-1457 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-1457

CWE-77Published: March 25, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X 2.0.9-hotfix.6. Affected is an unknown function of the component Static Routing Configuration Handler. The manipulation of the argument next-hop-interface leads to command injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment. VDB-223302 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor position is that post-authentication issues are not accepted as vulnerabilities.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-1457 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.