Is CVE-2023-6974 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-6974 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-6974 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-6974 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-6974?

CVE-2023-6974 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-6974

CWE-918Published: December 20, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A malicious user could use this issue to access internal HTTP(s) servers and in the worst case (ie: aws instance) it could be abuse to get a remote code execution on the victim machine.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

MLflow is vulnerable to an issue that allows attackers to access internal HTTP(s) servers, potentially leading to remote code execution. This is a critical risk that could facilitate further lateral movement within a network.

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

Recommended Action

Update MLflow to the latest version. Configure network firewalls to prevent unauthorized access to internal services.

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-2023-6974 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.