Is CVE-2023-0789 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-0789 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-0789 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-0789 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-0789?

CVE-2023-0789 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-0789

CWE-77Published: February 12, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Command Injection in GitHub repository thorsten/phpmyfaq prior to 3.1.11.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

phpMyFAQ is susceptible to command injection, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the server. This critical vulnerability is rated 9.8 due to its remote exploitability and potential for full system compromise.

There is no known public exploit, and it is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Upgrade phpMyFAQ to version 3.1.11 or later to resolve this vulnerability.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-0789 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.