How severe is CVE-2024-23168?

CVE-2024-23168 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, 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 high.

Is CVE-2024-23168 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23168?

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.

Does CVE-2024-23168 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-23168 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20687.

When was CVE-2024-23168 published?

CVE-2024-23168 was published on 2024-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-23168

CVE-2024-23168 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-1385.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-20687
Weakness: CWE-1385
Published: 2024-08-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerability in Xiexe XSOverlay before build 647 allows non-local websites to send the malicious commands to the WebSocket API, resulting in the arbitrary code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-23168?: Vulnerability in Xiexe XSOverlay before build 647 allows non-local websites to send the malicious commands to the WebSocket API, resulting in the arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2024-23168?: CVE-2024-23168 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, 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 high.
Is CVE-2024-23168 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23168?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-23168 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-23168 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20687.
When was CVE-2024-23168 published?: CVE-2024-23168 was published on 2024-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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