Is CVE-2023-46308 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-46308 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-46308 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-46308 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-46308?

CVE-2023-46308 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-46308

CWE-1321Published: January 3, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In Plotly plotly.js before 2.25.2, plot API calls have a risk of __proto__ being polluted in expandObjectPaths or nestedProperty.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Plotly.js is susceptible to prototype pollution via the plot API, which can be triggered through expandObjectPaths or nestedProperty. This critical vulnerability can lead to unexpected behavior, information disclosure, or remote code execution depending on the application context. The high CVSS score indicates a severe risk to applications using this library.

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

Recommended Action

Upgrade to Plotly.js version 2.25.2 or later to resolve the prototype pollution vulnerability.

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-2023-46308 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.