Is CVE-2023-22581 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-22581 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-22581 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-22581 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-22581?

CVE-2023-22581 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-22581

CWE-20Published: April 24, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

White Rabbit Switch contains a vulnerability which makes it possible for an attacker to perform system commands under the context of the web application (the default installation makes the webserver run as the root user).

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The White Rabbit Switch firmware allows attackers to execute system commands with root privileges via the web application. This is a critical vulnerability due to the high level of access granted.

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

Recommended Action

Apply the latest firmware updates for the White Rabbit Switch.

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-2023-22581 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.