Is CVE-2023-50784 actively exploited?

CVE-2023-50784 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-11-04.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-50784?

CVE-2023-50784 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2023-50784?

Patch guidance is available from unrealircd security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2023-50784.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-50784?

1 product: unrealircd unrealircd.

Fix CVE-2023-50784 - HIGH unrealircd unrealircd

Description

A buffer overflow in websockets in UnrealIRCd 6.1.0 through 6.1.3 before 6.1.4 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to crash the server by sending an oversized packet (if a websocket port is open). Remote code execution might be possible on some uncommon, older platforms.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: none
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: none
Integrity: none
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-120

Metadata

Primary Vendor: UNREALIRCD
Published: 12/16/2023
Last Modified: 11/4/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

CVE-2023-50784

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