Is CVE-2023-3004 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-3004 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-3004 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-3004 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-3004?

CVE-2023-3004 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-3004

CWE-89Published: May 31, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in SourceCodester Simple Chat System 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /ajax.php?action=read_msg of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument convo_id leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-230348.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Simple Chat System 1.0 is affected by a critical SQL injection vulnerability in its message reading functionality. The flaw allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, resulting in a 9.8 CVSS score.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in CISA's KEV.

Recommended Action

Administrators should restrict access to the application and look for vendor-supplied patches to address the SQL injection flaw.

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-2023-3004 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.