Is CVE-2023-28424 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-28424 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-28424 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-28424 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-28424?

CVE-2023-28424 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-28424

CWE-89Published: March 20, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Soko if the code that powers packages.gentoo.org. Prior to version 1.0.2, the two package search handlers, `Search` and `SearchFeed`, implemented in `pkg/app/handler/packages/search.go`, are affected by a SQL injection via the `q` parameter. As a result, unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL queries on `https://packages.gentoo.org/`. It was also demonstrated that primitive was enough to gain code execution in the context of the PostgreSQL container. The issue was addressed in commit `4fa6e4b619c0362728955b6ec56eab0e0cbf1e23y` of version 1.0.2 using prepared statements to interpolate user-controlled data in SQL queries.

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Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-28424 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.