Is CVE-2023-34738 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-34738 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-34738 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-34738 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-34738?

CVE-2023-34738 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-34738

CWE-434Published: June 29, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Chemex through 3.7.1 is vulnerable to arbitrary file upload.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Chemex versions through 3.7.1 are vulnerable to arbitrary file upload, which can lead to remote code execution. This critical flaw is rated 9.8 and is remotely exploitable with low complexity. It poses a significant risk to the integrity and availability of the server.

There is no public exploit known, and it is not in the CISA KEV.

Recommended Action

Upgrade Chemex to a version beyond 3.7.1 and restrict file upload permissions.

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-2023-34738 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.