Is CVE-2023-28413 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-28413 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-28413 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-28413 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-28413?

CVE-2023-28413 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-28413

CWE-22Published: May 23, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Snow Monkey Forms versions v5.0.6 and earlier allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information, alter the website, or cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Snow Monkey Forms versions 5.0.6 and earlier are vulnerable to directory traversal, allowing remote unauthenticated attackers to access sensitive files or disrupt service. The 9.8 CVSS score highlights the severity of this remote access risk.

No public exploit is known for this vulnerability, but it is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Update Snow Monkey Forms to the latest version. Ensure that file path inputs are sanitized to prevent traversal outside of intended directories.

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-2023-28413 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.