Is CVE-2023-3799 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-3799 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-3799 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-3799 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-3799?

CVE-2023-3799 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-3799

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in IBOS OA 4.5.5 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file ?r=article/category/del of the component Delete Category Handler. The manipulation leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-235067. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

IBOS OA 4.5.5 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the Delete Category Handler component. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate database operations, posing a significant risk to data integrity.

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

Recommended Action

Upgrade to a patched version of IBOS OA. Ensure all database queries are properly parameterized.

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-2023-3799 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.