How severe is CVE-2023-36646?

CVE-2023-36646 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-36646 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-36646?

CVE-2023-36646 affects Prolion Cryptospike. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36646?

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-2023-36646 published?

CVE-2023-36646 was published on 2023-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-36646

CVE-2023-36646 is a high-severity vulnerability in Prolion Cryptospike with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Prolion Cryptospike
Published: 2023-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect user role checking in multiple REST API endpoints in ProLion CryptoSpike 3.0.15P2 allows a remote attacker with low privileges to execute privileged functions and achieve privilege escalation via REST API endpoint invocation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-36646?: Incorrect user role checking in multiple REST API endpoints in ProLion CryptoSpike 3.0.15P2 allows a remote attacker with low privileges to execute privileged functions and achieve privilege escalation via REST API endpoint invocation.
How severe is CVE-2023-36646?: CVE-2023-36646 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-36646 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-36646?: CVE-2023-36646 affects Prolion Cryptospike. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36646?: 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-2023-36646 published?: CVE-2023-36646 was published on 2023-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cvcn.gov.it/cvcn/cve/CVE-2023-36646

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:prolion:cryptospike:3.0.15:p2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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