Is CVE-2023-6016 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-6016 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-6016 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-6016 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-6016?

CVE-2023-6016 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-6016

CWE-94Published: November 16, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An attacker is able to gain remote code execution on a server hosting the H2O dashboard through it's POJO model import feature.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The H2O dashboard is vulnerable to remote code execution through its POJO model import feature. This critical flaw allows an attacker to gain full control over the server hosting the dashboard.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV.

Recommended Action

Update the H2O software to the latest version and disable the POJO import feature if not required.

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-2023-6016 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.