Is CVE-2023-25178 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-25178 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-25178 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-25178 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-25178?

CVE-2023-25178 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-25178

CWE-345Published: July 13, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Controller may be loaded with malicious firmware which could enable remote code execution. See Honeywell Security Notification for recommendations on upgrading and versioning.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Honeywell C300 controller is susceptible to the loading of malicious firmware, which can facilitate remote code execution. This critical vulnerability poses a high risk to industrial control environments.

No public exploit is currently known for this vulnerability, and it is not listed in the CISA KEV.

Recommended Action

Follow the official Honeywell Security Notification to upgrade firmware and ensure proper versioning controls are in place.

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-2023-25178 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.