Is CVE-2023-22804 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-22804 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-22804 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-22804 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-22804?

CVE-2023-22804 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-22804

CWE-306Published: February 15, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

LS ELECTRIC XBC-DN32U with operating system version 01.80 is missing authentication to create users on the PLC. This could allow an attacker to create and use an account with elevated privileges and take control of the device.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in the LS ELECTRIC XBC-DN32U PLC involves a missing authentication check for user creation. An attacker could exploit this to create high-privilege accounts and gain full control over the device.

There is no known public exploit, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Update the device firmware to a version newer than 01.80 and implement strict network segmentation to limit access to the PLC.

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-2023-22804 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.