HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-3643
CRITICALPOC

CVE-2023-3643

CWE-73Published: July 12, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in Boss Mini 1.4.0 Build 6221. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file boss/servlet/document. The manipulation of the argument path leads to file inclusion. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-233889 was assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-3643 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.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2023-3643. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

carel2 product(s)
boss mini firmwareboss mini
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (6)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-3643
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-73
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 12, 2023

Related CVEs (CWE-73)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2023-3643 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.