CVE-2023-34455
Denial of Service in kafka (VIBE-MAV-KAFKA-28701986)
HIGH
CVSS Score
7.5/10
📊 Overview
This vulnerability (CVE-2023-34455) with CVSS score 7.5 affects kafka. The issue manifests through denial of service attack vectors, enabling potential exploitation by threat actors.
🔬 Technical Analysis
Threat modeling indicates elevated threat levels. The maven ecosystem's widespread adoption of kafka amplifies the potential impact.
🛡️ Remediation Strategy
Update kafka to the latest patched version immediately. Implement compensating controls including input validation, network segmentation, and monitoring for exploitation attempts.
🎓 Expert Analysis
Eli Kirtman: This vulnerability exemplifies the ongoing security challenges in the maven ecosystem. Proactive dependency management is essential.
Vulnerability Information
Timeline
- Discovered
- August 21, 2025
- Published
- August 21, 2025
- Last Modified
- August 21, 2025
Tags
vibehighkafkamavensnyk-complete