Is CVE-2023-49210 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-49210 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-49210 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-49210 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-49210?

CVE-2023-49210 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-49210

CWE-77Published: November 23, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The openssl (aka node-openssl) NPM package through 2.0.0 was characterized as "a nonsense wrapper with no real purpose" by its author, and accepts an opts argument that contains a verb field (used for command execution). NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The node-openssl NPM package contains a command execution vulnerability due to insecure handling of the opts argument. This is a critical risk for any application still utilizing this unmaintained package.

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

Recommended Action

Remove the dependency on the unmaintained node-openssl package immediately.

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-2023-49210 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.