CVE-2023-28698
CWE-863Published: June 2, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Wade Graphic Design FANTSY has a vulnerability of insufficient authorization check. An unauthenticated remote user can exploit this vulnerability by modifying URL parameters to gain administrator privileges to perform arbitrary system operation or disrupt service.
Risk Analysis
Wade Graphic Design FANTSY version 2.1.8 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability. By modifying URL parameters, unauthenticated remote attackers can gain administrative privileges and perform arbitrary operations.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Update to a patched version of FANTSY and implement robust server-side authorization checks for all administrative actions.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-28698 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-28698 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts