Is CVE-2023-5572 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-5572 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-5572 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-5572 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-5572?

CVE-2023-5572 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-5572

CWE-918Published: October 13, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in GitHub repository vriteio/vrite prior to 0.3.0.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability exists in vriteio/vrite versions prior to 0.3.0. This critical flaw allows an attacker to manipulate server-side requests, potentially leading to unauthorized actions.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Upgrade vrite to version 0.3.0 or later.

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-2023-5572 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.