Is CVE-2023-24501 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-24501 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-24501 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-24501 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-24501?

CVE-2023-24501 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-24501

CWE-798Published: April 17, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Electra Central AC unit – Hardcoded Credentials in unspecified code used by the unit.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Electra Central AC units contain hard-coded credentials, which could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the device. This critical vulnerability is rated 9.8 on the CVSS scale and poses a severe risk to the security of the affected hardware.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the KEV catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should consult the manufacturer for firmware updates or implement network-level access controls to restrict access to the affected units.

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-2023-24501 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.