Is CVE-2023-27172 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-27172 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-27172 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-27172 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-27172?

CVE-2023-27172 has a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-27172

CWE-307Published: December 20, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Xpand IT Write-back Manager v2.3.1 uses weak secret keys to sign JWT tokens. This allows attackers to easily obtain the secret key used to sign JWT tokens via a bruteforce attack.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Xpand IT Write-back Manager uses weak secret keys for JWT signing, making it vulnerable to brute-force attacks. An attacker who successfully cracks the key can forge tokens and gain unauthorized access.

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

Recommended Action

Update to a version of Write-back Manager that uses strong, cryptographically secure keys. Ensure that secret keys are rotated regularly and kept secure.

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-2023-27172 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), with a CVSS base score of 9.1.