Is CVE-2023-51982 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-51982 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-51982 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-51982 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-51982?

CVE-2023-51982 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-51982

CWE-287Published: January 30, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

CrateDB 5.5.1 is contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the Admin UI component. After configuring password authentication and_ Local_ In the case of an address, identity authentication can be bypassed by setting the X-Real IP request header to a specific value and accessing the Admin UI directly using the default user identity.(https://github.com/crate/crate/issues/15231)

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

CrateDB 5.5.1 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in its Admin UI that can be triggered by manipulating the X-Real-IP header. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to access the interface as a default user, resulting in a 9.8 CVSS score.

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

Recommended Action

Administrators should upgrade to a patched version of CrateDB and ensure that the Admin UI is not exposed to untrusted networks.

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-2023-51982 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.