Is CVE-2023-1728 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-1728 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-1728 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-1728 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1728?

CVE-2023-1728 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-1728

CWE-434Published: April 4, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Fernus Informatics LMS allows OS Command Injection, Server Side Include (SSI) Injection.

This issue affects LMS: before 23.04.03.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Fernus Informatics LMS is vulnerable to unrestricted file uploads that can lead to OS command injection and Server Side Include injection. This critical flaw carries a CVSS score of 9.8 and poses a significant risk of remote code execution.

No public exploit is currently known, but the vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to version 23.04.03 or later to resolve the 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-2023-1728 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.