Is CVE-2023-1863 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-1863 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-1863 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-1863 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1863?

CVE-2023-1863 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-1863

CWE-89Published: April 14, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Eskom Water Metering Software allows Command Line Execution through SQL Injection.

This issue affects Water Metering Software: before 23.04.06.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Eskom Water Metering Software is susceptible to SQL injection, which can lead to command line execution. This critical vulnerability has a 9.8 CVSS score and poses a severe risk to the integrity and availability of the metering system.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Update to version 23.04.06 or later to patch the SQL injection 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-2023-1863 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.