Is CVE-2023-38382 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-38382 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-38382 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-38382 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-38382?

CVE-2023-38382 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-38382

CWE-89Published: November 6, 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 Daniel Söderström / Sidney van de Stouwe Subscribe to Category allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Subscribe to Category: from n/a through 2.7.4.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Subscribe to Category plugin contains a critical SQL injection vulnerability. This allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized database operations without authentication, which is reflected in the 9.8 CVSS score. This poses a major risk to the integrity of the affected system.

There is no public exploit circulating, and it is not listed in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should update the Subscribe to Category plugin to a version beyond 2.7.4.

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-2023-38382 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.