Is CVE-2023-4373 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-4373 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-4373 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-4373 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-4373?

CVE-2023-4373 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-4373

CWE-287Published: August 21, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Inadequate validation of permissions when employing remote tools and macros within Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager versions 2023.2.19 and earlier permits a user to initiate a connection without proper execution rights via the remote tools feature.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager fails to properly validate permissions for remote tools and macros. This allows unauthorized users to execute actions without the necessary rights, posing a critical risk to system security.

No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to a version of Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager released after 2023.2.19. Restrict access to remote tools to authorized users only.

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-2023-4373 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.