Is CVE-2023-36327 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-36327 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-36327 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-36327 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-36327?

CVE-2023-36327 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-36327

CWE-190Published: September 1, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Integer Overflow vulnerability in RELIC before commit 421f2e91cf2ba42473d4d54daf24e295679e290e, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code and cause a denial of service in pos argument in bn_get_prime function.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

RELIC contains an integer overflow vulnerability in the bn_get_prime function that can be leveraged for arbitrary code execution or denial of service. It carries a critical 9.8 CVSS score.

No public exploit is currently known, but the vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Update the RELIC library to the version containing the fix in commit 421f2e91cf2ba42473d4d54daf24e295679e290e.

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-2023-36327 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.