Is CVE-2023-2972 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-2972 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-2972 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-2972 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-2972?

CVE-2023-2972 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-2972

CWE-1321Published: May 30, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Prototype Pollution in GitHub repository antfu/utils prior to 0.7.3.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The antfu/utils library is affected by a prototype pollution vulnerability. This critical flaw, with a 9.8 CVSS score, could allow attackers to manipulate object prototypes in applications using the library.

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 the antfu/utils library to version 0.7.3 or later to resolve the prototype pollution issue.

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-2023-2972 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.