Is CVE-2023-23551 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-23551 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-23551 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-23551 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-23551?

CVE-2023-23551 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-23551

CWE-94Published: February 13, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Control By Web X-600M devices run Lua scripts and are vulnerable to code injection, which could allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Control By Web X-600M devices are vulnerable to code injection via Lua scripts. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, earning it a critical CVSS score of 9.8.

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

Recommended Action

Users should update the firmware on their X-600M devices to the latest available version provided by the manufacturer.

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-2023-23551 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.