Is CVE-2023-22480 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-22480 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-22480 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-22480 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-22480?

CVE-2023-22480 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-22480

CWE-285Published: January 14, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

KubeOperator is an open source Kubernetes distribution focused on helping enterprises plan, deploy and operate production-level K8s clusters. In KubeOperator versions 3.16.3 and below, API interfaces with unauthorized entities and can leak sensitive information. This vulnerability could be used to take over the cluster under certain conditions. This issue has been patched in version 3.16.4.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

KubeOperator versions 3.16.3 and below suffer from an API vulnerability that allows unauthorized entities to leak sensitive information. This can lead to a full takeover of the Kubernetes cluster under certain conditions. The 9.8 CVSS score indicates an urgent need for remediation.

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

Recommended Action

Upgrade to KubeOperator version 3.16.4 or higher to secure the API interfaces.

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-2023-22480 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.