Is CVE-2023-44397 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-44397 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-44397 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-44397 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-44397?

CVE-2023-44397 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-44397

CWE-287Published: October 30, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

CloudExplorer Lite is an open source, lightweight cloud management platform. Prior to version 1.4.1, the gateway filter of CloudExplorer Lite uses a controller with path starting with `matching/API/`, which can cause a permission bypass. Version 1.4.1 contains a patch for this issue.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

CloudExplorer Lite versions prior to 1.4.1 contain a permission bypass vulnerability in the gateway filter. This critical flaw allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to access restricted API paths.

No public exploit is known for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV.

Recommended Action

Upgrade CloudExplorer Lite to version 1.4.1 or later.

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-2023-44397 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.