CVE-2023-23583: exploitation status and patch state

CVE-2023-23583 · CVSS 8.8 HIGH · EPSS 2%

Sequence of processor instructions leads to unexpected behavior for some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege and/or information disclosure and/or denial of service via local access.

Is CVE-2023-23583 exploited?

• Not in the CISA KEV catalog.
• EPSS puts exploitation in the next 30 days at 2%.
• Public exploit code: none found in monitored sources.

Which products and versions are affected?

No affected package list recorded here yet.

Is there a patch?

No patch identifier recorded here yet.

What PlainSec published about CVE-2023-23583

• Node Kernel Bugs on GKE COS Nodes Enable Host Escalation (2026-04-15)
• Google Cloud Issues Multiple Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation Fixes for GKE Nodes (2026-04-07)
• Multiple Linux Kernel Flaws Elevate Privileges on GCP Container Nodes (2026-04-03)
• Multiple High-Severity Cloud Vulnerabilities Impact Container Nodes (2026-04-01)

Primary sources

• NVD record

What this record does not say

• No affected package data.
• No patch identifier.

KEV and EPSS are re-checked daily. Record last updated 2026-08-15.