Is CVE-2023-4523 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-4523 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-4523 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-4523 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-4523?

CVE-2023-4523 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2023-4523

CWE-79Published: September 27, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Real Time Automation 460 Series products with versions prior to v8.9.8 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting, which could allow an attacker to run any JavaScript reference from the URL string. If this were to occur, the gateway's HTTP interface would redirect to the main page, which is index.htm.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-4523 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionRequired

ScopeChanged

Impact

ConfidentialityLow

IntegrityLow

AvailabilityNone

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

rtautomation6 product(s)

460 series firmware460etcmm460mcbms460mcbs460mmbms460mmbs

Source: NVD CPE · 6 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

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Security advisories & exploits

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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-264-01

News & Research Mentioning CVE-2023-4523

ABB B&R PCs

CISA Alerts· May 21, 2026

View CSAF Summary ABB became aware of vulnerability in the product versions listed as affected in the advisory. An update is now available that addresses and remediates the vulnerability. A network attacker could exploit the vulnerabilities to execute remote code, initiate DoS attacks, conduct DNS cache poisoning, or extract sensitive information. The following versions of ABB B&R PCs are affected: APC4100 <1.09, 1.09 (CVE-2023-45229, CVE-2023-45230, CVE-2023-45231, CVE-2023-45232, CVE-2023-45233, CVE-2023-45234, CVE-2023-45235, CVE-2023-45236, CVE-2023-45237) APC910 <=1.25 (CVE-2023-45229, CVE-2023-45230, CVE-2023-45231, CVE-2023-45232, CVE-2023-45233, CVE-2023-45234, CVE-2023-45235, CVE-2023-45236, CVE-2023-45237) C80 <1.14, 1.14 (CVE-2023-45229, C [xlite_meta score:73 src:CISA Alerts xlite_fp:e0c2b058f33c6d42576d055006ce59ae2d1c401fc8c33f4fb6ff9a25bb5fa598]