Is CVE-2023-23088 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-23088 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-23088 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-23088 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-23088?

CVE-2023-23088 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-23088

CWE-787Published: February 3, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Buffer OverFlow Vulnerability in Barenboim json-parser master and v1.1.0 fixed in v1.1.1 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via the json_value_parse function.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A buffer overflow vulnerability in the json-parser library allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the json_value_parse function. This critical flaw is rated 9.8 on the CVSS scale.

The vulnerability is remotely exploitable, but there is no known public exploit or CISA KEV entry.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to json-parser version 1.1.1 or later to resolve the buffer overflow issue.

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-2023-23088 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.