Is CVE-2023-41591 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-41591 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-41591 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-41591 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-41591?

CVE-2023-41591 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-41591

CWE-290Published: May 29, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue in Open Network Foundation ONOS v2.7.0 allows attackers to create fake IP/MAC addresses and potentially execute a man-in-the-middle attack on communications between fake and real hosts.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-41591 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.