Is CVE-2023-23594 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-23594 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-23594 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-23594 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-23594?

CVE-2023-23594 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-23594

CWE-863Published: March 31, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An authentication bypass vulnerability in the web client interface for the CL4NX printer before firmware version 1.13.3-u724_r2 provides remote unauthenticated attackers with access to execute commands intended only for valid/authenticated users, such as file uploads and configuration changes.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass authentication on the CL4NX printer web interface. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this flaw enables full control over the device, including file uploads and configuration changes.

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

Recommended Action

Users should update the CL4NX printer firmware to version 1.13.3-u724_r2 or later to address this vulnerability.

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-2023-23594 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.