Is CVE-2023-7248 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-7248 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-7248 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-7248 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-7248?

CVE-2023-7248 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-7248

CWE-20Published: March 15, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Certain functionality in OpenText Vertica Management console might be prone to bypass via crafted requests.

The vulnerability would affect one of Vertica’s authentication functionalities by allowing specially crafted requests and sequences.

This issue impacts the following Vertica Management Console versions:

10.x

11.1.1-24 or lower

12.0.4-18 or lower

Please upgrade to one of the following Vertica Management Console versions:

10.x to upgrade to latest versions from below.

11.1.1-25

12.0.4-19

23.x

24.x

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

OpenText Vertica Management Console contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that can be triggered via crafted requests. The 9.8 CVSS score makes this a critical priority for administrators to address to prevent unauthorized access.

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

Recommended Action

Administrators must upgrade to the specified patched versions: 11.1.1-25, 12.0.4-19, or the latest 23.x/24.x releases.

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-2023-7248 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.