CVE-2023-41419
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: September 25, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An issue in Gevent before version 23.9.0 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via a crafted script to the WSGIServer component.
Risk Analysis
Gevent versions before 23.9.0 allow remote attackers to escalate privileges by sending a crafted script to the WSGIServer component. This critical flaw is assigned a 9.8 CVSS score due to its remote exploitation potential.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Upgrade Gevent to version 23.9.0 or later.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-41419 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-41419 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts