How severe is CVE-2023-36654?

CVE-2023-36654 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-36654 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-36654?

CVE-2023-36654 affects Prolion Cryptospike. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36654?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-36654 published?

CVE-2023-36654 was published on 2023-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-36654

CVE-2023-36654 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Prolion Cryptospike with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Prolion Cryptospike
Published: 2023-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal in the log-download REST API endpoint in ProLion CryptoSpike 3.0.15P2 allows remote authenticated attackers to download host server SSH private keys (associated with a Linux root user) by injecting paths inside REST API endpoint parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-36654?: Directory traversal in the log-download REST API endpoint in ProLion CryptoSpike 3.0.15P2 allows remote authenticated attackers to download host server SSH private keys (associated with a Linux root user) by injecting paths inside REST API endpoint parameters.
How severe is CVE-2023-36654?: CVE-2023-36654 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-36654 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-36654?: CVE-2023-36654 affects Prolion Cryptospike. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36654?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-36654 published?: CVE-2023-36654 was published on 2023-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cvcn.gov.it/cvcn/cve/CVE-2023-36654

Affected products (1)

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

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