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CVE-2023-54330

9.8 · CRITICAL

Inbit Messenger versions 4.6.0 to 4.9.0 contain a remote stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending malformed network packets.

Published Jan 13, 2026CWE-121EPSS 0.81%

Overview

CVE-2023-54330 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 13, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Inbit Messenger versions 4.6.0 to 4.9.0 contain a remote stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending malformed network packets. Attackers can craft a specially designed payload targeting the messenger's network handler to overwrite the Structured Exception Handler (SEH) and execute shellcode on vulnerable Windows systems.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-54330?

CVE-2023-54330 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 13, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2023-54330?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-54330?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-54330?

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