How severe is CVE-2023-46501?

CVE-2023-46501 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 high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-46501 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-46501?

CVE-2023-46501 affects Boltwire. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46501?

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-2023-46501 published?

CVE-2023-46501 was published on 2023-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-46501

CVE-2023-46501 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Boltwire 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Boltwire
Published: 2023-11-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in BoltWire v.6.03 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via a crafted payload to the view and change admin password function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-46501?: An issue in BoltWire v.6.03 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via a crafted payload to the view and change admin password function.
How severe is CVE-2023-46501?: CVE-2023-46501 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 high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-46501 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-46501?: CVE-2023-46501 affects Boltwire. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-46501?: 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-2023-46501 published?: CVE-2023-46501 was published on 2023-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:boltwire:boltwire:6.03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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