Is CVE-2023-39914 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-39914 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-39914 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-39914 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-39914?

CVE-2023-39914 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2023-39914

CWE-232Published: September 13, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

NLnet Labs' bcder library up to and including version 0.7.2 panics while decoding certain invalid input data rather than rejecting the data with an error. This can affect both the actual decoding stage as well as accessing content of types that utilized delayed decoding.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-39914 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 availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.