How severe is CVE-2023-31517?

CVE-2023-31517 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-31517 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-31517?

CVE-2023-31517 affects Teeworlds. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31517?

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

When was CVE-2023-31517 published?

CVE-2023-31517 was published on 2023-05-23 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2023-31517

CVE-2023-31517 is a high-severity vulnerability in Teeworlds with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-401.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-401
Affected product: Teeworlds
Published: 2023-05-23
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

A memory leak in the component CConsole::Chain of Teeworlds v0.7.5 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via opening a crafted file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-31517?: A memory leak in the component CConsole::Chain of Teeworlds v0.7.5 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via opening a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2023-31517?: CVE-2023-31517 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-31517 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-31517?: CVE-2023-31517 affects Teeworlds. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-31517?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-31517 published?: CVE-2023-31517 was published on 2023-05-23 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:teeworlds:teeworlds:0.7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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