Is CVE-2023-50475 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-50475 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-50475 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-50475 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-50475?

CVE-2023-50475 has a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-50475

CWE-327Published: December 21, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue was discovered in bcoin-org bcoin version 2.2.0, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via weak hashing algorithms in the component \vendor\faye-websocket.js.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in bcoin version 2.2.0 allows remote attackers to access sensitive information due to the use of weak hashing algorithms. Given the critical CVSS score of 9.1 and the ability to exploit it remotely without authentication, this poses a significant risk to data confidentiality.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Users should update to a version of bcoin that replaces the vulnerable faye-websocket.js component with one utilizing stronger hashing algorithms.

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-2023-50475 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), with a CVSS base score of 9.1.