Is CVE-2023-30261 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-30261 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-30261 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-30261 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-30261?

CVE-2023-30261 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-30261

CWE-78Published: June 26, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Command Injection vulnerability in OpenWB 1.6 and 1.7 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary commands via crafted GET request.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

OpenWB versions 1.6 and 1.7 are susceptible to command injection, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via crafted GET requests. The 9.8 CVSS score indicates a critical risk of full system compromise.

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

Recommended Action

Upgrade to a version of OpenWB beyond 1.7 to resolve the command injection 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-2023-30261 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.