Is CVE-2026-7723 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-7723 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-7723 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-7723 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-7723?

CVE-2026-7723 has a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-7723

CWE-287Published: May 4, 2026· Updated: May 4, 2026

7.3

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.11%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:29.6th

Official Description

A flaw has been found in PrefectHQ prefect up to 3.6.13. Affected is an unknown function of the file /api/events/in of the component WebSocket Endpoint. Executing a manipulation can lead to missing authentication. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been published and may be used. Upgrading to version 3.6.14 is able to address this issue. This patch is called f8afecadf88ea5f73694dafa3a365b9d8fae1ad6. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The vendor was contacted early, responded in a very professional manner and quickly released a fixed version of the affected product.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-7723 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.