Is CVE-2023-3578 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-3578 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-3578 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-3578 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-3578?

CVE-2023-3578 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-3578

CWE-918Published: July 10, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in DedeCMS 5.7.109. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file co_do.php. The manipulation of the argument rssurl leads to server-side request forgery. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-233371.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

DedeCMS 5.7.109 contains a server-side request forgery vulnerability in the co_do.php file. This critical flaw allows attackers to manipulate the rssurl argument to perform unauthorized requests.

A proof-of-concept exploit has been disclosed to the public, though the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Apply patches or updates provided by the DedeCMS vendor to secure the installation.

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-2023-3578 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.