Is CVE-2023-51438 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-51438 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-51438 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-51438 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-51438?

CVE-2023-51438 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-51438

CWE-20Published: January 9, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC IPC1047E (All versions with maxView Storage Manager < V4.14.00.26068 on Windows), SIMATIC IPC647E (All versions with maxView Storage Manager < V4.14.00.26068 on Windows), SIMATIC IPC847E (All versions with maxView Storage Manager < V4.14.00.26068 on Windows). In default installations of maxView Storage Manager where Redfish® server is configured for remote system management, a vulnerability has been identified that can provide unauthorized access.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-51438 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.