Is CVE-2023-46222 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-46222 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-46222 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-46222 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-46222?

CVE-2023-46222 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-46222

CWE-787Published: December 19, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An attacker sending specially crafted data packets to the Mobile Device Server can cause memory corruption which could result to a Denial of Service (DoS) or code execution.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability allows an attacker to trigger memory corruption in the Ivanti Avalanche Mobile Device Server by sending specially crafted data packets. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this flaw is critical as it can lead to remote code execution or a denial of service.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not included in the CISA KEV catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Administrators should apply the latest security updates provided by Ivanti for the Avalanche Mobile Device Server. Restrict network access to the server to trusted sources.

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-2023-46222 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-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.