Is CVE-2023-32692 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-32692 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-32692 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-32692 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-32692?

CVE-2023-32692 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-32692

CWE-94Published: May 30, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

CodeIgniter is a PHP full-stack web framework. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code when you use Validation Placeholders. The vulnerability exists in the Validation library, and validation methods in the controller and in-model validation are also vulnerable because they use the Validation library internally. This issue is patched in version 4.3.5.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-32692 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.