Is CVE-2023-2231 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-2231 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-2231 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-2231 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-2231?

CVE-2023-2231 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-2231

CWE-306Published: April 21, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in MAXTECH MAX-G866ac 0.4.1_TBRO_20160314. This affects an unknown part of the component Remote Management. The manipulation leads to missing authentication. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-227001 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

MAXTECH MAX-G866ac firmware contains a critical vulnerability involving missing authentication in the remote management component. This allows remote attackers to bypass security controls, resulting in a 9.8 CVSS score.

No public exploit is known for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV.

Recommended Action

Restrict remote management access to trusted networks and check for firmware updates from the manufacturer.

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-2023-2231 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.