CVE-2023-23086

Name: CVE-2023-23086
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-03T18:15:16.837+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-23086 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer OverFlow Vulnerability in MojoJson v1.2.3 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via the SkipString function.. EPSS estimates a 0.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer OverFlow Vulnerability in MojoJson v1.2.3 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via the SkipString function.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.95%

56.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mojojson Project	Mojojson	1.2.3

References

https://github.com/scottcgi/MojoJson/issues/2Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/scottcgi/MojoJson/issues/2Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 3, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-23086?

Buffer OverFlow Vulnerability in MojoJson v1.2.3 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via the SkipString function.

How severe is CVE-2023-23086?

CVE-2023-23086 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23086?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-23086?

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Source: NVD / NIST