CVE-2023-23063 Exploited in the Wild — NVT

Vendor	Product	Version	Status
n/a	n/a	n/a	Affected

Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources

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Source	Added
The Shadowserver First	2023-02-22 00:00 UTC

Scanner Artifacts

Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.

Scanner	Reference	Detected
Nuclei	https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2023/CVE-2023-23063.yaml	Jun 01, 2026

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CVSS Scores

CVSS v3.1 7.5 High

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

Exploitation Status

Exploited in the wild

Recorded 2023-02-22 00:00:00 UTC · The Shadowserver

Proof of concept available

Recorded 2026-06-12 14:20:59 UTC · Nuclei Templates

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Scanner Integrations

Scanner	Reference	Detected
Nuclei	https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2023/CVE-2023-23063.yaml	Jun 01, 2026

Potential Proof of Concepts

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

Cellinx NVT Web Server - Local File Disclosure

nuclei · Created Unknown

Timeline

Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.

12 Jun 2026 14:20 UTC about 1 month ago

12 Jun 2026 14:20 UTC · about 1 month ago

Public PoC available

Public proof-of-concept code published
1 Jun 2026 15:34 UTC about 1 month ago

1 Jun 2026 15:34 UTC · about 1 month ago

Nuclei template available

Scanner coverage available
22 Feb 2023 00:00 UTC over 3 years ago

22 Feb 2023 00:00 UTC · over 3 years ago

Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed

High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
22 Feb 2023 00:00 UTC over 3 years ago

22 Feb 2023 00:00 UTC · over 3 years ago

CVE published

Vulnerability disclosed publicly
11 Jan 2023 00:00 UTC over 3 years ago

11 Jan 2023 00:00 UTC · over 3 years ago

CVE ID reserved

Identifier reserved by the CNA

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{
  "cve_id": "CVE-2023-23063",
  "title": "Cellinx NVT v1.0.6.002b was discovered to contain a local file disclosure vul...",
  "affected_vendor": "Cellinx",
  "affected_product": "NVT",
  "affected_versions": [
    { "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
  ],
  "confidence": "High",
  "cvss_score": 7.5,
  "epss_score": null,
  "exploit_status": {
    "exploited_in_the_wild": true,
    "active_exploitation_observed": false
  },
  "sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
  "proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
  "scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}

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CVE-2023-23063

At a Glance

Affected Versions

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