Is CVE-2023-6578 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-6578 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-6578 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-6578 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-6578?

CVE-2023-6578 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2023-6578

CWE-284Published: December 7, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Software AG WebMethods 10.11.x/10.15.x. Affected is an unknown function of the file wm.server/connect/. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. To access a file like /assets/ a popup may request username and password. By just clicking CANCEL you will be redirected to the directory. If you visited /invoke/wm.server/connect, you'll be able to see details like internal IPs, ports, and versions. In some cases if access to /assets/ is refused, you may enter /assets/x as a wrong value, then come back to /assets/ which we will show the requested data. It appears that insufficient access control is depending on referrer header data. VDB-247158 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-6578 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.