Is CVE-2023-3238 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-3238 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-3238 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-3238 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-3238?

CVE-2023-3238 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-3238

CWE-918Published: June 14, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in OTCMS up to 6.62. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /admin/read.php?mudi=getSignal. The manipulation of the argument signalUrl leads to server-side request forgery. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-231509 was assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

OTCMS versions up to 6.62 are vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) via the signalUrl argument. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to force the server to make unauthorized requests, potentially leading to internal network exposure.

While the exploit has been disclosed publicly, it is not currently listed in the KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to a version of OTCMS that addresses this SSRF vulnerability and restrict access to the affected admin file.

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-2023-3238 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.