Is CVE-2023-1416 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-1416 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-1416 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-1416 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1416?

CVE-2023-1416 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-1416

CWE-89Published: March 15, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Simple Art Gallery 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file adminHome.php. The manipulation of the argument social_facebook leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-223128.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Simple Art Gallery contains a SQL injection vulnerability that can be triggered remotely. The 9.8 CVSS score highlights the critical nature of this flaw, which allows for unauthorized database interaction.

A public exploit has been disclosed for this vulnerability, though it is not currently in the CISA KEV.

Recommended Action

Users should apply any available security patches for Simple Art Gallery 1.0 or restrict access to the affected adminHome.php file.

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-2023-1416 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.