How severe is CVE-2023-36621?

CVE-2023-36621 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-36621 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-36621?

CVE-2023-36621 affects Nationaledtech Boomerang. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36621?

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-2023-36621 published?

CVE-2023-36621 was published on 2023-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-36621

CVE-2023-36621 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Nationaledtech Boomerang with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Nationaledtech Boomerang
Published: 2023-11-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in the Boomerang Parental Control application through 13.83 for Android. The child can use Safe Mode to remove all restrictions temporarily or uninstall the application without the parents noticing.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-36621?: An issue was discovered in the Boomerang Parental Control application through 13.83 for Android. The child can use Safe Mode to remove all restrictions temporarily or uninstall the application without the parents noticing.
How severe is CVE-2023-36621?: CVE-2023-36621 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-36621 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-36621?: CVE-2023-36621 affects Nationaledtech Boomerang. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36621?: 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-2023-36621 published?: CVE-2023-36621 was published on 2023-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nationaledtech:boomerang:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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