Is CVE-2023-27849 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-27849 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-27849 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-27849 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-27849?

CVE-2023-27849 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-27849

CWE-77Published: April 24, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

rails-routes-to-json v1.0.0 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the child_process function.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The rails-routes-to-json package is vulnerable to remote code execution via the child_process function. This critical issue allows for full system compromise by a remote attacker.

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

Recommended Action

Update the rails-routes-to-json package to a version that addresses the child_process vulnerability.

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-2023-27849 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.