Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2023-52251?

Affected: Ui (Provectus). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2023-52251 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Dec 2, 2025.

Is CVE-2023-52251 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2023-52251?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-52251?

Fixed versions are available, including Ui <=0.7.1, Ui 0.7.1.

How urgently should CVE-2023-52251 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2023-52251

Q: What is CVE-2023-52251?

An issue discovered in provectus kafka-ui 0.4.0 through 0.7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the q parameter of /api/clusters/local/topics/{topic}/messages.

Q: How urgently should CVE-2023-52251 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

HighExploitedPublic exploit

An issue discovered in provectus kafka-ui 0.4.0 through 0.7.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the q parameter of /api/clusters/local/topics/{topic}/messages.

Published Jan 25, 2024 · Updated Sep 10, 2026

Key Facts

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CVE-2023-52251 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Ui (Provectus).
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Dec 2, 2025. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Ui <=0.7.1, Ui 0.7.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

8.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

87%

Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

1 catalog listing

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

An issue discovered in provectus kafka-ui 0.4.0 through 0.7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the q parameter of /api/clusters/local/topics/{topic}/messages. No fixed release is available; the project has had no commit since 2024-04-08.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
Industry KEV feed	Dec 2, 2025	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
UiProvectus	See advisory	0.7.1

Patched Releases

<=0.7.1

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Jan 25, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 2, 2025
Last updated
Sep 10, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

References

4 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

An issue discovered in provectus kafka-ui 0.4.0 through 0.7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the q parameter of /api/clusters/local/topics/{topic}/messages.
Affected: Ui (Provectus). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Dec 2, 2025.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Ui <=0.7.1, Ui 0.7.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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