Is CVE-2023-22478 actively exploited?

Yes. KEVIntel tracks CVE-2023-22478 as a known exploited vulnerability. Confidence is high.

What exploitation activity has KEVIntel observed?

KEVIntel has not yet recorded sensor-observed exploitation attempts for CVE-2023-22478. Our sensors continue to monitor for activity targeting this CVE.

Which versions are affected?

CVE-2023-22478 affects KubeOperator KubePi. Reported affected version: <= 1.6.3.

No. CVE-2023-22478 is not currently listed in CISA KEV.

Vulnerability report

Exploited in the wild High confidence Not in CISA KEV

CVE-2023-22478

Q: What is CVE-2023-22478?

CVE-2023-22478 is an unauthenticated KubePi is vulnerable to missing authorization affecting KubeOperator KubePi. KubePi is a modern Kubernetes panel. The API interfaces with unauthorized entities and may leak sensitive information. This issue has been patched in version 1.6.4. There are currently no known workarounds.

Q: How should organizations remediate it?

Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.

Q: Is it in CISA KEV?

No. CVE-2023-22478 is not currently listed in CISA KEV.

KubePi is vulnerable to missing authorization

KubeOperator / KubePi · <= 1.6.3

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Severity: CVSS 7.3 · High
Confidence: High
Exploit status: Exploited in the wild
EPSS: 3.6%
First observed: —
Last observed: —

Decision summary

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What it is

CVE-2023-22478 is an unauthenticated KubePi is vulnerable to missing authorization affecting KubeOperator KubePi. KubePi is a modern Kubernetes panel. The API interfaces with unauthorized entities and may leak...

Is it exploited?

Yes. KEVIntel tracks this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability. Confidence is high.

Who is affected?

KubeOperator / KubePi <= 1.6.3.

What should we do?

Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.

Overview

KubePi is a modern Kubernetes panel

KubePi is a modern Kubernetes panel. The API interfaces with unauthorized entities and may leak sensitive information. This issue has been patched in version 1.6.4. There are currently no known workarounds.

Vendor Product Affected Status

KubeOperator KubePi <= 1.6.3 Affected

Published: 14 Jan 2023
Exploitation Reported: 07 Jul 2025
Attack vector: Remote
Complexity: Low
Privileges: None
User interaction: None

CVE References

https://github.com/KubeOperator/KubePi/security/advisories/GHSA-gqx8-hxmv-c4v4 github.com · CVE Record https://github.com/KubeOperator/KubePi/security/advisories/GHSA-gqx8-...
https://github.com/KubeOperator/KubePi/commit/0c6774bf5d9003ae4d60257a3f207c131ff4a6d6 github.com · CVE Record https://github.com/KubeOperator/KubePi/commit/0c6774bf5d9003ae4d60257...
https://github.com/KubeOperator/KubePi/releases/tag/v1.6.4 github.com · CVE Record https://github.com/KubeOperator/KubePi/releases/tag/v1.6.4

Exploitation evidence

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Exploited in the wild

The Shadowserver

Recorded 07 Jul 2025

Independent exploitation attestation added to the KEVIntel record.

Proof of concept available

Nuclei Templates

Recorded 12 Jun 2026

Public scanner or PoC coverage increases practical exploitability.

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Source	Added
The Shadowserver First	2025-07-07 00:00 UTC

Detection

Operational artifacts and observed signals

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Observed signals

Request targets: 0
User-Agents: 0

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Scanner coverage

Nuclei template detected 25 Apr 2025.

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Virtual patch status

No KEVIntel virtual patch is currently available. Future rules ship for ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF.

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Scanner Artifacts

Scanner and exploit-framework references linked to this CVE.

Scanner	Reference	Detected
Nuclei	https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2023/CVE-2023-22478.yaml	25 Apr 2025

Risk and context

Severity, weaknesses, and research context

CVSS v3.1

7.3 High

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

EPSS

3.6%

Weaknesses

Missing Authorization CWE-862

Potential Proof of Concepts

These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.

KubePi <= v1.6.4 LoginLogsSearch - Unauthorized Access

nuclei · Created Unknown

Timeline

From disclosure to observed exploitation

12 Jun 2026
Public PoC available

Public proof-of-concept code published
07 Jul 2025
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed

High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
25 Apr 2025
Nuclei template available

Scanner coverage available
14 Jan 2023
CVE published

Vulnerability disclosed publicly
29 Dec 2022
CVE ID reserved

Identifier reserved by the CNA

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  "cve_id": "CVE-2023-22478",
  "confidence": "High",
  "cvss_score": 7.3,
  "epss_score": 0.03573,
  "exploit_status": {
    "exploited_in_the_wild": true,
    "active_exploitation_observed": false
  },
  "sensor_telemetry": { "attempts": 0, "sensors": 0 }
}

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