Is CVE-2023-49254 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-49254 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-49254 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-49254 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-49254?

CVE-2023-49254 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2023-49254

CWE-78Published: January 12, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Authenticated user can execute arbitrary commands in the context of the root user by providing payload in the "destination" field of the network test tools. This is similar to the vulnerability CVE-2021-28151 mitigated on the user interface level by blacklisting characters with JavaScript, however, it can still be exploited by sending POST requests directly.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-49254 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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.