Is CVE-2023-23753 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-23753 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-23753 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-23753 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-23753?

CVE-2023-23753 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-23753

CWE-89Published: April 23, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The 'Visforms Base Package for Joomla 3' extension is vulnerable to SQL Injection as concatenation is used to construct an SQL Query. An attacker can interact with the database and could be able to read, modify and delete data on it.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Visforms Base Package for Joomla 3 is susceptible to SQL injection due to improper query construction. This flaw allows remote attackers to read, modify, or delete database data, resulting in a critical CVSS score of 9.8.

No public exploit is currently known for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates provided by the vendor for the Visforms extension.

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-2023-23753 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.