Is CVE-2023-46265 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-46265 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-46265 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-46265 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-46265?

CVE-2023-46265 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-46265

CWE-611Published: December 19, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An unauthenticated could abuse a XXE vulnerability in the Smart Device Server to leak data or perform a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF).

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Smart Device Server in Ivanti Avalanche contains an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability. This allows unauthenticated attackers to perform server-side request forgery or leak sensitive data.

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

Recommended Action

Update Ivanti Avalanche to the latest version. Disable unnecessary XML parsing features if possible and ensure the server is not exposed to untrusted networks.

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-2023-46265 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.