Vulnerability in Haxx Curl

CVE-2023-27533

A vulnerability in input validation exists in curl <8.0 during communication using the TELNET protocol may allow an attacker to pass on maliciously crafted user name and "telnet options" during server negotiation. The lack of proper input…

EPSS: 0.020 (78.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27533?
CVE-2023-27533 is a high-severity vulnerability in Haxx Curl, classified under CWE-75. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2023-03-30.
How severe is CVE-2023-27533?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2023-27533 known to be exploited?
3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.