How severe is CVE-2023-22581?

CVE-2023-22581 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-2023-22581 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-22581?

CVE-2023-22581 affects Home.cern White Rabbit Switch Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22581?

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-2023-22581 published?

CVE-2023-22581 was published on 2023-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-22581

CVE-2023-22581 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Home.cern White Rabbit Switch Firmware 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Home.cern White Rabbit Switch Firmware
Published: 2023-04-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

White Rabbit Switch contains a vulnerability which makes it possible for an attacker to perform system commands under the context of the web application (the default installation makes the webserver run as the root user).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-22581?: White Rabbit Switch contains a vulnerability which makes it possible for an attacker to perform system commands under the context of the web application (the default installation makes the webserver run as the root user).
How severe is CVE-2023-22581?: CVE-2023-22581 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-2023-22581 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-22581?: CVE-2023-22581 affects Home.cern White Rabbit Switch Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-22581?: 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-2023-22581 published?: CVE-2023-22581 was published on 2023-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:home.cern:white_rabbit_switch_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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