HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-52311
CRITICAL

CVE-2023-52311

CWE-78Published: January 3, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

PaddlePaddle before 2.6.0 has a command injection in _wget_download. This resulted in the ability to execute arbitrary commands on the operating system.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A command injection vulnerability exists in the _wget_download function of PaddlePaddle, enabling arbitrary command execution on the operating system. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to compromise the host system. The high severity rating indicates a significant risk to system integrity and security.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. The flaw is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to PaddlePaddle version 2.6.0 or later to fix the command injection flaw.

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Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-52311 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

paddlepaddle1 product(s)
paddlepaddle
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (2)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-52311
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-78
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 3, 2024

Related CVEs (CWE-78)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2023-52311 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.