Is CVE-2023-41262 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-41262 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-41262 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-41262 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-41262?

CVE-2023-41262 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-41262

CWE-89Published: October 12, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue was discovered in /fcgi/scrut_fcgi.fcgi in Plixer Scrutinizer before 19.3.1. The csvExportReport endpoint action generateCSV is vulnerable to SQL injection through the sorting parameter, allowing an unauthenticated user to execute arbitrary SQL statements in the context of the application's backend database server.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Plixer Scrutinizer versions before 19.3.1 contain a SQL injection vulnerability in the csvExportReport endpoint. This allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the backend database.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to Plixer Scrutinizer version 19.3.1 or later.

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-2023-41262 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.