Is CVE-2023-39970 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-39970 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-39970 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-39970 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-39970?

CVE-2023-39970 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-39970

CWE-434Published: August 17, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in AcyMailing component for Joomla. It allows remote code execution.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The AcyMailing component for Joomla is vulnerable to unrestricted file uploads, which can lead to remote code execution. This is a critical risk because it allows an unauthenticated attacker to upload malicious files to the server.

No public exploit is currently known, and it is not tracked in the KEV database.

Recommended Action

Update the AcyMailing component to the latest version and restrict file upload permissions where possible.

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-2023-39970 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.