Is CVE-2023-3472 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-3472 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-3472 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2023-3472 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-3472?

CVE-2023-3472 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2023-3472

CWE-416Published: September 6, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Use after free vulnerability in Panasonic KW Watcher versions 1.00 through 2.82 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-3472 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

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 7.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-416): Use-after-free vulnerabilities involve accessing memory after it has been freed, often enabling arbitrary code execution.