Is CVE-2023-48693 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-48693 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-48693 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-48693 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-48693?

CVE-2023-48693 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-48693

CWE-20Published: December 5, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Azure RTOS ThreadX is an advanced real-time operating system (RTOS) designed specifically for deeply embedded applications. An attacker can cause arbitrary read and write due to vulnerability in parameter checking mechanism in Azure RTOS ThreadX, which may lead to privilege escalation. The affected components include RTOS ThreadX v6.2.1 and below. The fixes have been included in ThreadX release 6.3.0. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A flaw in the parameter checking mechanism of Azure RTOS ThreadX can allow for arbitrary read and write operations, potentially leading to privilege escalation. The 9.8 CVSS score reflects the critical nature of this vulnerability.

There is no known public exploit, and the vulnerability is not in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to ThreadX release 6.3.0 to mitigate this risk, as no workarounds are available.

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-2023-48693 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.