Is CVE-2023-42495 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-42495 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-42495 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-42495 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-42495?

CVE-2023-42495 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-42495

CWE-78Published: December 13, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Dasan Networks - W-Web versions 1.22-1.27 - CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Dasan Networks W-Web versions 1.22-1.27 are vulnerable to OS command injection. This critical flaw allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system, resulting in a 9.8 CVSS score.

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

Recommended Action

Upgrade to a patched version of W-Web if available and restrict access to the web interface.

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-2023-42495 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.