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CVE-2023-36650: A missing integrity check in the update system in ProLion CryptoSpike 3.0.15P2 allows attackers to execute OS

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HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-36650 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting cryptospike. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A missing integrity check in the update system in ProLion CryptoSpike 3.0.15P2 allows attackers to execute OS commands as the root Linux user on the host system via forged update packages.

Why this priority

  • High severity
  • Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score7.2 (High)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededHigh
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-354
Published2023-12-12
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: prolion

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

prolion cryptospike DOWNGRADE
Affected: 3.0.15 p2
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.15
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy cryptospike || rpm -q cryptospike || cryptospike --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.15 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison cryptospike sudo apt install cryptospike=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.15> sudo apt-mark hold cryptospike
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list cryptospike sudo dnf downgrade cryptospike-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.15> sudo dnf versionlock add cryptospike
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-36650?

cryptospike: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-36650 being exploited?

CVE-2023-36650 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-36650 affect?

CVE-2023-36650 affects cryptospike. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). A missing integrity check in the update system in ProLion CryptoSpike 3.0.15P2 allows attackers to execute OS commands as the root Linux user on the host system via forged update packages.

How urgent is CVE-2023-36650?

Priority 39/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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