Is CVE-2023-2809 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-2809 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-2809 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-2809 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-2809?

CVE-2023-2809 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-2809

CWE-312Published: October 4, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Plaintext credential usage vulnerability in Sage 200 Spain 2023.38.001 version, the exploitation of which could allow a remote attacker to extract SQL database credentials from the DLL application. This vulnerability could be linked to known techniques to obtain remote execution of MS SQL commands and escalate privileges on Windows systems because the credentials are stored in plaintext.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-2809 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.