Is CVE-2023-24107 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-24107 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-24107 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-24107 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-24107?

CVE-2023-24107 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-24107

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: February 22, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

hour_of_code_python_2015 commit 520929797b9ca43bb818b2e8f963fb2025459fa3 was discovered to contain a code execution backdoor via the request package (requirements.txt). This vulnerability allows attackers to access sensitive user information and execute arbitrary code.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The hour_of_code_python_2015 project contains a backdoor in the request package within requirements.txt. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and access sensitive information.

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

Recommended Action

Audit and update the requirements.txt file to remove the compromised package. Use only verified and trusted software dependencies.

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-2023-24107 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.