Is CVE-2023-35915 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-35915 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-35915 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-35915 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-35915?

CVE-2023-35915 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-35915

CWE-89Published: December 20, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Automattic WooPayments – Fully Integrated Solution Built and Supported by Woo.This issue affects WooPayments – Fully Integrated Solution Built and Supported by Woo: from n/a through 5.9.0.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The WooPayments plugin contains a critical SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to interact with the database. This is a high-impact flaw that requires immediate attention.

No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not listed in the KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Update the WooPayments plugin to the latest version to patch this SQL injection vulnerability.

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-2023-35915 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.