Is CVE-2023-35802 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-35802 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-35802 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-35802 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-35802?

CVE-2023-35802 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-35802

CWE-120Published: July 15, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

IQ Engine before 10.6r1 on Extreme Network AP devices has a Buffer Overflow in the implementation of the CAPWAP protocol that may be exploited to obtain elevated privileges to conduct remote code execution. Access to the internal management interface/subnet is required to conduct the exploit.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-35802 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.