Is CVE-2023-6018 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-6018 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-6018 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-6018 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-6018?

CVE-2023-6018 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-6018

CWE-78Published: November 16, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An attacker can overwrite any file on the server hosting MLflow without any authentication.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

MLflow is affected by a critical vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to overwrite arbitrary files on the hosting server. This could lead to system-wide compromise or service disruption.

No public exploit is known for this flaw, and it is not tracked in the CISA KEV.

Recommended Action

Update MLflow to the latest version and restrict network access to the dashboard.

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-2023-6018 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.