Is CVE-2023-24590 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-24590 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-24590 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-24590 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-24590?

CVE-2023-24590 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2023-24590

CWE-134Published: December 18, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A format string issue in the Controller 6000's optional diagnostic web interface can be used to write/read from memory, and in some instances crash the Controller 6000 leading to a Denial of Service.

This issue affects: Gallagher Controller 6000 8.60 prior to vCR8.60.231116a (distributed in 8.60.2550 (MR7)), all versions of 8.50 and prior.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-24590 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

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 8.8.