HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-1368
CRITICAL

CVE-2023-1368

CWE-89Published: March 13, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in XHCMS 1.0. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file login.php of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument user leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-222874 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

XHCMS 1.0 is vulnerable to remote SQL injection via the 'user' parameter in login.php. This critical flaw allows attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to a secure version of XHCMS. Implement parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection.

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Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-1368 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

xhcms_project1 product(s)
xhcms
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (6)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-1368
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-89
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 13, 2023

Related CVEs (CWE-89)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2023-1368 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.