Is CVE-2023-2420 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-2420 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-2420 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-2420 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-2420?

CVE-2023-2420 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-2420

CWE-89Published: April 29, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in MLECMS 3.0. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function get_url in the library /upload/inc/lib/admin of the file upload\inc\include\common.func.php. The manipulation of the argument $_SERVER['REQUEST_URI'] leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-227717 was assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

MLECMS 3.0 contains a critical SQL injection vulnerability in the get_url function. This allows remote attackers to manipulate server requests to execute arbitrary SQL commands, resulting in a CVSS score of 9.8.

While public exploit information exists, there is no active exploitation in the wild or CISA KEV listing. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Apply available security patches for MLECMS 3.0 or restrict access to the affected administrative library files.

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-2023-2420 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.