CRITICAL CVSS 9.1
Published: 2023-11-28

CVE-2023-48023

anyscale ray Security Advisory (CVE-2023-48023)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2023-48023 impacting anyscale ray. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Anyscale Ray 2.6.3 and 2.8.0 allows /log_proxy SSRF. NOTE: the vendor's position is that this report is irrelevant because Ray, as stated in its documentation, is not intended for use outside of a strictly controlled network environment

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product anyscale / ray
Affected Versions 2.6.3
Weakness Enumeration CWE-918

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2023-48023 impacting anyscale ray.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2023-48023.yaml
id: cve-2023-48023

info:
  name: anyscale ray - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: critical
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2023-48023 affecting anyscale ray.
    Evaluation: Anyscale Ray 2.6.3 and 2.8.0 allows /log_proxy SSRF. NOTE: the vendor's position is that this report is irrelevant because Ray, as stated in its ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2023-48023
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
    cvss-score: 9.1
    cve-id: CVE-2023-48023
    cwe-id: CWE-918
  tags: cve,cve-2023-48023,anyscale,ray,critical

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "ray"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2023-48023.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2023-48023
# Target: anyscale ray | CVSS: 9.1 (CRITICAL)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2023-48023 (anyscale ray)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against anyscale ray scope (2.6.3).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2023-48023.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2023-48023
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install ray 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade ray 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update ray

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i ray 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i ray

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2023-48023 in anyscale ray?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update anyscale ray packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2023-48023?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2023-48023?

CVE-2023-48023 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
9.1
CRITICAL SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2023-48023
Weakness CWE-918
Vendor anyscale
Product ray
Published 2023-11-28
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N