HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-46279
CRITICAL

CVE-2023-46279

CWE-502Published: December 15, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in Apache Dubbo.This issue only affects Apache Dubbo 3.1.5.

Users are recommended to upgrade to the latest version, which fixes the issue.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Apache Dubbo 3.1.5 is susceptible to a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to achieve full system compromise, reflected in its 9.8 CVSS score.

There is no known public exploit for this issue, and it is not tracked in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to the latest version of Apache Dubbo to resolve the deserialization vulnerability.

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Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-46279 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-502): Insecure deserialization vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious objects during deserialization, potentially enabling remote code execution.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

Apache1 product(s)
dubbo
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/12/15/3
ADVISORYhttps://lists.apache.org/thread/zw53nxrkrfswmk9n3sfwxmcj7x030nmo
ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/12/15/3
ADVISORYhttps://lists.apache.org/thread/zw53nxrkrfswmk9n3sfwxmcj7x030nmo

All References (4)

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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/12/15/3Mailing List · Vendor Advisory
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https://lists.apache.org/thread/zw53nxrkrfswmk9n3sfwxmcj7x030nmoMailing List · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/12/15/3Mailing List · Vendor Advisory
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https://lists.apache.org/thread/zw53nxrkrfswmk9n3sfwxmcj7x030nmoMailing List · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-46279
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-502
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 15, 2023

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2023-46279 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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