Is CVE-2023-46706 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-46706 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-46706 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-46706 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-46706?

CVE-2023-46706 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-46706

CWE-798Published: February 1, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple MachineSense devices have credentials unable to be changed by the user or administrator.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

MachineSense devices contain credentials that cannot be changed by administrators or users. This permanent credential flaw allows for potential unauthorized access and carries a critical CVSS score of 9.8.

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

Recommended Action

Contact the vendor for guidance on securing devices with non-changeable credentials and apply any available firmware patches.

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-2023-46706 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.