Is CVE-2023-3435 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-3435 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-3435 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-3435 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-3435?

CVE-2023-3435 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-3435

Published: August 14, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The User Activity Log WordPress plugin before 1.6.5 does not correctly sanitise and escape several parameters before using it in a SQL statement as part of its exportation feature, allowing unauthenticated attackers to conduct SQL injection attacks.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The User Activity Log WordPress plugin fails to sanitize input, enabling unauthenticated SQL injection attacks. This critical vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate database queries remotely.

There is no known public exploit, and it is not in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Upgrade the User Activity Log plugin to version 1.6.5 or later.

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-2023-3435 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.