How severe is CVE-2023-0435?

CVE-2023-0435 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-0435 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0435?

CVE-2023-0435 affects Pyload. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0435?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-0435 published?

CVE-2023-0435 was published on 2023-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0435

CVE-2023-0435 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Pyload with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-1125.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1125
Affected product: Pyload
Published: 2023-01-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Excessive Attack Surface in GitHub repository pyload/pyload prior to 0.5.0b3.dev41.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0435?: Excessive Attack Surface in GitHub repository pyload/pyload prior to 0.5.0b3.dev41.
How severe is CVE-2023-0435?: CVE-2023-0435 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-0435 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0435?: CVE-2023-0435 affects Pyload. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0435?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-0435 published?: CVE-2023-0435 was published on 2023-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pyload:pyload:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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