Is CVE-2023-34842 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-34842 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-34842 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-34842 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-34842?

CVE-2023-34842 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-34842

CWE-94Published: July 31, 2023· Updated: Jul 9, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Remote Code Execution vulnerability in DedeCMS through 5.7.109 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code via crafted POST request to /dede/tpl.php.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

DedeCMS is vulnerable to remote code execution, allowing attackers to run arbitrary code via crafted POST requests. This critical vulnerability carries a high CVSS score due to the potential for full system compromise.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to the latest version of DedeCMS to ensure the vulnerability is patched.

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-2023-34842 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.