Is CVE-2023-45887 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-45887 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-45887 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-45887 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-45887?

CVE-2023-45887 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

HOME VULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-45887

CRITICAL

CVE-2023-45887

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: December 20, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

DS Wireless Communication (DWC) with DWC_VERSION_3 and DWC_VERSION_11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on a game-playing client's machine via a modified GPCM message.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on a game-playing client by sending a modified GPCM message. Given the critical CVSS score of 9.8, this flaw presents a significant risk to system integrity and availability.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable due to the network attack vector and low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should apply available security updates for the affected Nintendo DS Wireless Communication versions. Ensure that network traffic is monitored for anomalous GPCM messages.

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-2023-45887 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.