Is CVE-2023-3688 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-3688 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-3688 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-3688 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-3688?

CVE-2023-3688 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-3688

CWE-89Published: July 16, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Bylancer QuickJob 6.1. Affected is an unknown function of the component GET Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument keywords/gender leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. VDB-234234 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Bylancer QuickJob 6.1 contains an SQL injection vulnerability in the GET parameter handler. Attackers can remotely manipulate the keywords or gender arguments to compromise the database. This critical flaw is remotely exploitable.

No public exploit is known for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Users should apply input validation to the affected parameters or contact the vendor for a resolution.

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-2023-3688 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.