Is CVE-2023-2429 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-2429 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-2429 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-2429 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-2429?

CVE-2023-2429 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-2429

CWE-284Published: April 30, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Improper Access Control in GitHub repository thorsten/phpmyfaq prior to 3.1.13.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability involves improper access control in phpmyfaq. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this critical flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to potentially compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not listed in CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable due to the network attack vector and low complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should upgrade to phpmyfaq version 3.1.13 or later to resolve the access control issue.

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-2023-2429 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.