CVE-2023-50477
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: December 21, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An issue was discovered in nos client version 0.6.6, allows remote attackers to escalate privileges via getRPCEndpoint.js.
Risk Analysis
The nos client version 0.6.6 contains a critical vulnerability that allows remote attackers to escalate privileges via getRPCEndpoint.js. This flaw carries a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating a high risk of unauthorized access.
No public exploit is known for this vulnerability, and it is not in the KEV database. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Update the nos client to a patched version if available. Restrict access to RPC endpoints to trusted users only.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-50477 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-50477 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts