Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2023-6019?

Affected: Ray (Ray Project); ray-project/ray versions >= unspecified. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2023-6019 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2023-6019 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-2023-6019?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-6019?

Fixed versions are available, including Ray 2.8.1.

How urgently should CVE-2023-6019 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2023-6019

CriticalPublic exploit

Ray OS Command Injection vulnerability

Published Nov 16, 2023 · Updated Sep 10, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-h3xg-wv58-5p43, PYSEC-2026-519

Key Facts

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CVE-2023-6019 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Ray (Ray Project), ray-project/ray.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Ray 2.8.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

9.8

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

75%

Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

A command injection existed in Ray's cpu_profile URL parameter allowing attackers to execute os commands on the system running the ray dashboard remotely without authentication. The issue is fixed in version 2.8.1+. Ray maintainers' response can be found here: https://www.anyscale.com/blog/update-on-ray-cves-cve-2023-6019-cve-2023-6020-cve-2023-6021-cve-2023-48022-cve-2023-48023

Affected Products

3 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
RayRay Project	See advisory	2.8.1
ray-project/ray	>= unspecified	n/a

Patched Releases

Ray

2.8.1

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Nov 16, 2023
Last updated
Sep 10, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

References

advisoryGHSA advisory
advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-6019
exploitMSF ray_cpu_profile_cmd_injection_cve_2023_6019.rb
exploitExploitDB-51978
articlehttps://github.com/ray-project/ray

4 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

A command injection existed in Ray's cpu_profile URL parameter allowing attackers to execute os commands on the system running the ray dashboard remotely without authentication.
Affected: Ray (Ray Project); ray-project/ray versions >= unspecified. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Ray 2.8.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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