Is CVE-2023-27040 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-27040 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-27040 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-27040 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-27040?

CVE-2023-27040 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-27040

CWE-74Published: March 16, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Simple Image Gallery v1.0 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the username parameter.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Simple Image Gallery contains a remote code execution vulnerability via the username parameter. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Ensure the application is updated or apply patches to sanitize the username input parameter.

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-2023-27040 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.