Is CVE-2023-38671 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-38671 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-38671 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-38671 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-38671?

CVE-2023-38671 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-38671

CWE-120Published: July 26, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Heap buffer overflow in paddle.trace in PaddlePaddle before 2.5.0. This flaw can lead to a denial of service, information disclosure, or more damage is possible.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A heap buffer overflow exists in the paddle.trace function of PaddlePaddle, which could lead to denial of service or information disclosure. This critical vulnerability highlights a significant memory safety issue within the library.

No public exploit is known for this vulnerability, though it is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to PaddlePaddle version 2.5.0 or later to address the heap buffer overflow.

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-2023-38671 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.