Is CVE-2023-28662 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-28662 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-28662 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-28662 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-28662?

CVE-2023-28662 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-28662

CWE-89Published: March 22, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Gift Cards (Gift Vouchers and Packages) WordPress Plugin, version <= 4.3.1, is affected by an unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the template parameter in the wpgv_doajax_voucher_pdf_save_func action.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Gift Cards WordPress plugin contains an unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the template parameter. This allows remote attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or system compromise.

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

Recommended Action

Users should update the Gift Cards plugin to the latest version to patch the SQL injection vulnerability.

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-2023-28662 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.