HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-26779
CRITICAL

CVE-2023-26779

CWE-502Published: March 3, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

CleverStupidDog yf-exam v 1.8.0 is vulnerable to Deserialization which can lead to remote code execution (RCE).

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

CleverStupidDog yf-exam is vulnerable to deserialization attacks, which can lead to remote code execution. The critical CVSS score of 9.8 underscores the potential for full system compromise.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should update to a patched version of yf-exam or implement strict input validation to prevent malicious deserialization.

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Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-26779 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-502): Insecure deserialization vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious objects during deserialization, potentially enabling remote code execution.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

yf-exam_project1 product(s)
yf-exam
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (4)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-26779
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-502
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 3, 2023

Related CVEs (CWE-502)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2023-26779 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.