Is CVE-2023-48698 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-48698 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-48698 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-48698 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-48698?

CVE-2023-48698 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-48698

CWE-754Published: December 5, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Azure RTOS USBX is a USB host, device, and on-the-go (OTG) embedded stack, that is fully integrated with Azure RTOS ThreadX. An attacker can cause remote code execution due to expired pointer dereference vulnerabilities in Azure RTOS USBX. The affected components include functions/processes in host stack and host classes, related to device linked classes, GSER and HID in RTOS v6.2.1 and below. The fixes have been included in USBX release 6.3.0. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-48698 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.