Is CVE-2023-46290 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-46290 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-46290 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-46290 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-46290?

CVE-2023-46290 has a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2023-46290

CWE-287Published: October 27, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Due to inadequate code logic, a previously unauthenticated threat actor could potentially obtain a local Windows OS user token through the FactoryTalk® Services Platform web service and then use the token to log in into FactoryTalk® Services Platform . This vulnerability can only be exploited if the authorized user did not previously log in into the FactoryTalk® Services Platform web service.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-46290 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 8.1.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.