CVE-2023-3528
CWE-89Published: July 6, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability was found in ThinuTech ThinuCMS 1.5. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /category.php. The manipulation of the argument cat_id leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-233252.
Risk Analysis
ThinuCMS 1.5 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the category.php file via the cat_id parameter. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to execute unauthorized database queries.
No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the KEV catalog.
Users should apply available patches from the vendor or implement input validation to sanitize the cat_id parameter.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-3528 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-3528 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts