Is CVE-2023-23737 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-23737 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-23737 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-23737 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-23737?

CVE-2023-23737 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-23737

CWE-89Published: October 12, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Unauth. SQL Injection (SQLi) vulnerability in MainWP MainWP Broken Links Checker Extension plugin <= 4.0 versions.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The MainWP Broken Links Checker Extension plugin is vulnerable to unauthenticated SQL injection. This critical flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to full database compromise.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Update the MainWP Broken Links Checker Extension to a version beyond 4.0.

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-2023-23737 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.