Is CVE-2023-40207 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-40207 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-40207 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-40207 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-40207?

CVE-2023-40207 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-40207

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 RedNao Donations Made Easy – Smart Donations allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Donations Made Easy – Smart Donations: from n/a through 4.0.12.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Donations Made Easy – Smart Donations plugin is affected by a critical SQL injection vulnerability. This flaw enables unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL code, threatening the security of the application data. The 9.8 CVSS score confirms the high severity of this issue.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable due to the network vector and low complexity.

Recommended Action

Administrators should update the Donations Made Easy – Smart Donations plugin to a version newer than 4.0.12.

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-2023-40207 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.