Is CVE-2023-27238 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-27238 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-27238 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-27238 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-27238?

CVE-2023-27238 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-27238

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: May 12, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

LavaLite CMS v 9.0.0 was discovered to be vulnerable to web cache poisoning.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

LavaLite CMS version 9.0.0 is vulnerable to web cache poisoning. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate cached content, potentially leading to unauthorized actions.

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

Recommended Action

Update to the latest version of LavaLite CMS and review cache configuration settings.

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-2023-27238 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.