From Widespread Damage to Failure to Launch: The Celebrity CVEs of 2023

The number of common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) discovered grows yearly, and for many security professionals, managing a constant flow of vulnerabilities has become their new normal. The influx of emerging risks can make it challenging for organizations to prioritize vulnerability management, as few teams have the means to patch thousands of new CVEs every month.

Adding fuel to the fire, some CVEs ascend to impressive levels of notoriety, which can quickly create an "all hands on deck" situation for security teams. Some vulnerabilities deserve their celebrity status for the risk they pose to businesses. However, other times, the hype seems less warranted.

Let's revisit some of the celebrity CVEs from 2023 — from the riskiest and most impactful to those that failed to live up to their hype.