Is CVE-2023-23462 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-23462 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-23462 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-23462 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-23462?

CVE-2023-23462 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-23462

CWE-190Published: February 15, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Libpeconv – integer overflow, before commit 75b1565 (30/11/2022).

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

An integer overflow vulnerability in Libpeconv allows for potential remote exploitation. The 9.8 CVSS score indicates a critical risk, as the flaw is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV.

Recommended Action

Update the Libpeconv library to a version released after the fix in commit 75b1565.

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-2023-23462 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.