How severe is CVE-2023-43618?

CVE-2023-43618 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-43618 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-43618?

CVE-2023-43618 affects Schollz Croc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43618?

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

When was CVE-2023-43618 published?

CVE-2023-43618 was published on 2023-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-43618

CVE-2023-43618 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Schollz Croc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-311.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-311
Affected product: Schollz Croc
Published: 2023-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Croc through 9.6.5. The protocol requires a sender to provide its local IP addresses in cleartext via an ips? message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-43618?: An issue was discovered in Croc through 9.6.5. The protocol requires a sender to provide its local IP addresses in cleartext via an ips? message.
How severe is CVE-2023-43618?: CVE-2023-43618 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-43618 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-43618?: CVE-2023-43618 affects Schollz Croc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43618?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-43618 published?: CVE-2023-43618 was published on 2023-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:schollz:croc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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