Is CVE-2023-40980 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-40980 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-40980 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-40980 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-40980?

CVE-2023-40980 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-40980

CWE-434Published: September 1, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

File Upload vulnerability in DWSurvey DWSurvey-OSS v.3.2.0 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the saveimage method and savveFile in the action/UploadAction.java file.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

DWSurvey-OSS contains a file upload vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. The critical 9.8 CVSS score reflects the ability for unauthenticated users to gain full control over the system.

No public exploit is currently known, but the vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to a version of DWSurvey-OSS beyond 3.2.0 and implement strict file type validation on all upload interfaces.

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-2023-40980 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.