Is CVE-2023-40630 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-40630 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-40630 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-40630 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-40630?

CVE-2023-40630 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-40630

CWE-918Published: December 14, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Unauthenticated LFI/SSRF in JCDashboards component for Joomla.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The JCDashboards component for Joomla is susceptible to unauthenticated Local File Inclusion (LFI) or Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF). This critical flaw, rated 9.8, allows attackers to bypass security controls and potentially access sensitive files or internal resources.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Update the JCDashboards component to the latest version or remove it if it is not in use.

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-2023-40630 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.