Is CVE-2023-33028 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-33028 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-33028 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-33028 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-33028?

CVE-2023-33028 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-33028

CWE-121Published: October 3, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Memory corruption in WLAN Firmware while doing a memory copy of pmk cache.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Qualcomm WLAN firmware contains a memory corruption vulnerability triggered during the processing of pmk cache memory copies. This critical flaw carries a 9.8 CVSS score and could lead to system instability or arbitrary code execution.

There is no known public exploit, and it is not listed in the KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Check for and apply firmware updates provided by the device manufacturer for the affected Qualcomm components.

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-2023-33028 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.