Is CVE-2023-23461 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-23461 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-23461 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-23461 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-23461?

CVE-2023-23461 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-23461

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: February 15, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Libpeconv – access violation, before commit b076013 (30/11/2022).

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability involves an access violation in the Libpeconv library. With a CVSS score of 9.8, it is considered critical due to the potential for full system compromise, though no active exploitation is currently known.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should ensure they are using a version of Libpeconv released after commit b076013.

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-2023-23461 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.