Is CVE-2023-1321 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-1321 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-1321 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-1321 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1321?

CVE-2023-1321 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-1321

CWE-89Published: March 10, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability has been found in lmxcms 1.41 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function update of the file AcquisiAction.class.php. The manipulation of the argument id with the input -1 and updatexml(0,concat(0x7e,user()),1)# leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-222727.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability is a SQL injection flaw in the AcquisiAction.class.php file of lmxcms 1.41. It allows remote attackers to execute unauthorized database commands, resulting in a critical CVSS score of 9.8. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Public disclosure of the exploit has occurred, but it is not present in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Ensure the application is updated to a patched version of lmxcms to mitigate the SQL injection risk.

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-2023-1321 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.