CVE-2023-36184
CVE-2023-36184 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aptosfoundation Aptos 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-787.
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-787
- Affected product: Aptosfoundation Aptos
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
CMysten Labs Sui blockchain v1.2.0 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the component /spec/openrpc.json.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-36184?
- CMysten Labs Sui blockchain v1.2.0 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the component /spec/openrpc.json.
- How severe is CVE-2023-36184?
- CVE-2023-36184 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-2023-36184 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-2023-36184?
- CVE-2023-36184 primarily affects Aptosfoundation Aptos. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-36184?
- 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-2023-36184 published?
- CVE-2023-36184 was published on 2023-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/MystenLabs/sui/commit/8b681515c0cf435df2a54198a28ab4ef574d202b
- https://github.com/aptos-labs/aptos-core/commit/47a0391c612407fe0b1051ef658a29e35d986963
- https://github.com/move-language/move/issues/1059
- https://medium.com/%40Beosin_com/critical-vulnerability-in-move-vm-can-cause-total-network-shutdown-and-potential-hard-fork-in-sui-49d0d942801c
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:aptosfoundation:aptos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:move_project:move:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mystenlabs:sui:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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