Is CVE-2023-28409 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-28409 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-28409 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-28409 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-28409?

CVE-2023-28409 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-28409

CWE-434Published: May 23, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Unrestricted upload of file with dangerous type exists in MW WP Form versions v4.4.2 and earlier, which may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to upload an arbitrary file.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

MW WP Form versions 4.4.2 and earlier allow unauthenticated remote attackers to upload arbitrary files due to unrestricted file type validation. This critical flaw could lead to remote code execution on the affected server.

There is no known public exploit, but the vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to the latest version of MW WP Form. Implement strict file extension and MIME type filtering for all user uploads.

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-2023-28409 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.