Is CVE-2023-3696 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-3696 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-3696 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-3696 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-3696?

CVE-2023-3696 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-3696

CWE-1321Published: July 17, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Prototype Pollution in GitHub repository automattic/mongoose prior to 7.3.4.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Mongoose library for MongoDB is affected by a prototype pollution vulnerability. This flaw could allow an attacker to manipulate object properties, potentially leading to application compromise. The critical CVSS score of 9.8 indicates a high risk of remote exploitation.

No public exploit is known for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Developers should update the Mongoose package to version 7.3.4 or later.

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-2023-3696 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.