How severe is CVE-2023-27574?

CVE-2023-27574 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-2023-27574 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-27574?

CVE-2023-27574 affects Shadowsocks Shadowsocksx-ng. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27574?

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-2023-27574 published?

CVE-2023-27574 was published on 2023-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-27574

CVE-2023-27574 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Shadowsocks Shadowsocksx-ng 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-494.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-494
Affected product: Shadowsocks Shadowsocksx-ng
Published: 2023-03-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ShadowsocksX-NG 1.10.0 signs with com.apple.security.get-task-allow entitlements because of CODE_SIGNING_INJECT_BASE_ENTITLEMENTS.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27574?: ShadowsocksX-NG 1.10.0 signs with com.apple.security.get-task-allow entitlements because of CODE_SIGNING_INJECT_BASE_ENTITLEMENTS.
How severe is CVE-2023-27574?: CVE-2023-27574 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-2023-27574 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-27574?: CVE-2023-27574 affects Shadowsocks Shadowsocksx-ng. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27574?: 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-2023-27574 published?: CVE-2023-27574 was published on 2023-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:shadowsocks:shadowsocksx-ng:1.10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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