Is CVE-2023-46686 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-46686 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-46686 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-46686 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-46686?

CVE-2023-46686 has a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2023-46686

CWE-807Published: December 18, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A reliance on untrusted inputs in a security decision could be exploited by a privileged user to configure the Gallagher Command Centre Diagnostics Service to use less secure communication protocols.

This issue affects: Gallagher Diagnostics Service prior to v1.3.0 (distributed in 9.00.1507(MR1)).

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-46686 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 7.1.