Is CVE-2023-26829 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-26829 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-26829 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-26829 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-26829?

CVE-2023-26829 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-26829

CWE-863Published: March 31, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An authentication bypass vulnerability in the Password Reset component of Gladinet CentreStack before 13.5.9808 allows remote attackers to set a new password for any valid user account, without needing the previous known password, resulting in a full authentication bypass.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Gladinet CentreStack contains an authentication bypass in its password reset component, allowing remote attackers to change any user's password without knowing the current one. This results in a complete compromise of user accounts.

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

Recommended Action

Update Gladinet CentreStack to version 13.5.9808 or higher.

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-2023-26829 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.