Is CVE-2023-28461 actively exploited?

Yes. KEV Intelligence tracks CVE-2023-28461 as a known exploited vulnerability. Confidence is confirmed.

What exploitation activity has KEV Intelligence observed?

KEV Intelligence has not yet recorded sensor-observed exploitation attempts for CVE-2023-28461. Our sensors continue to monitor for activity targeting this CVE.

Which versions are affected?

CVE-2023-28461 affects Array Networks Array AG Series and vxAG. Reported affected version: 0 to <= 9.4.0.481.

Yes. CVE-2023-28461 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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Exploited in the wild Confirmed confidence In CISA KEV

CVE-2023-28461

Q: How should organizations remediate it?

Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.

Q: Is it in CISA KEV?

Yes. CVE-2023-28461 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

Array AG Series and vxAG Remote Code Execution

Array Networks / Array AG Series and vxAG · 0 to <= 9.4.0.481

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Severity: CVSS 9.8 · Critical
Confidence: Confirmed
Exploit status: Exploited in the wild
EPSS: 67.9%
First observed: —
Last observed: —

Decision summary

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What it is

CVE-2023-28461 is an unauthenticated vulnerability affecting Array Networks Array AG Series and vxAG. Array Networks Array AG Series and vxAG (9.4.0.481 and earlier) allow remote code execution. An attacker can browse...

Is it exploited?

Yes. KEV Intelligence tracks this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability. Confidence is confirmed.

Who is affected?

Array Networks / Array AG Series and vxAG 0 to <= 9.4.0.481.

What should we do?

Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.

Overview

Array Networks Array AG Series and vxAG (9.4.0.481 and earlier) allow remote code execution

Array Networks Array AG Series and vxAG (9.4.0.481 and earlier) allow remote code execution. An attacker can browse the filesystem on the SSL VPN gateway using a flags attribute in an HTTP header without authentication.

The product could then be exploited through a vulnerable URL. The 2023-03-09 vendor advisory stated "a new Array AG release with the fix will be available soon."

Vendor Product Affected Status

arraynetworks arrayos_ag Through 9.4.0.481 Affected

n/a n/a n/a Affected

Published: 15 Mar 2023
Exploitation Reported: 25 Nov 2024
Attack vector: Remote
Complexity: Low
Privileges: None
User interaction: None

CVE References

CVE Record CVE.org · CVE Record https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-28461
support.arraynetworks.net/prx/001/http/supportportal.arraynetworks.net... support.arraynetworks.net · CVE Record https://support.arraynetworks.net/prx/001/http/supportportal.arraynet...

Exploitation evidence

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Exploited in the wild

CISA

Recorded 25 Nov 2024

Independent exploitation attestation added to the KEV Intelligence record.

Used in malware

CISA

Recorded 25 Nov 2024

Malware families have been linked to exploitation of this CVE.

Known exploited vulnerability sources

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Source	Added
CISA First	2024-11-25 00:00 UTC
CVE	2026-08-05 04:30 UTC

Detection

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Observed signals

Request targets: 0
User-Agents: 0

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Scanner coverage

No scanner integrations recorded yet.

Virtual patch status

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No detection artifacts or sensor request patterns are available for this CVE yet.

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Risk and context

Severity, weaknesses, and research context

CVSS v3.1

9.8 Critical

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS

67.9%

Weaknesses

Missing Authentication for Critical Function CWE-306

Timeline

From disclosure to observed exploitation

05 Aug 2026
KEV confirmed by CVE

Exploitation attested by an external source
25 Nov 2024
Added to CISA KEV

Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
25 Nov 2024
First public exploitation report

Exploit observed in malware
15 Mar 2023
CVE published

Vulnerability disclosed publicly
15 Mar 2023
CVE ID reserved

Identifier reserved by the CNA

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{
  "cve_id": "CVE-2023-28461",
  "confidence": "Confirmed",
  "cvss_score": 9.8,
  "cvss_estimated": false,
  "epss_score": 0.67856,
  "exploit_status": {
    "exploited_in_the_wild": true,
    "active_exploitation_observed": false
  },
  "sensor_telemetry": { "attempts": 0, "sensors": 0 }
}

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