Is CVE-2023-36177 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-36177 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-36177 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-36177 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-36177?

CVE-2023-36177 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-36177

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: January 23, 2024· Updated: Jul 9, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue was discovered in badaix Snapcast version 0.27.0, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and gain sensitive information via crafted request in JSON-RPC-API.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Badaix Snapcast 0.27.0 is vulnerable to remote code execution and information disclosure via crafted JSON-RPC-API requests. This critical flaw allows attackers to compromise the system remotely. The CVSS score of 9.8 indicates a high level of urgency.

There is no public exploit known, and it is not in CISA KEV. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to a version of Snapcast that addresses this vulnerability. Implement network-level access controls to restrict access to the JSON-RPC-API.

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-2023-36177 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.