Is CVE-2023-41449 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-41449 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-41449 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-41449 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-41449?

CVE-2023-41449 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-41449

CWE-918Published: September 27, 2023· Updated: Jul 9, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue in phpkobo AjaxNewsTicker v.1.0.5 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload to the reque parameter.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

AjaxNewsTicker is vulnerable to remote code execution via a crafted payload in the reque parameter. This critical flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the host system, though no active exploitation is currently observed.

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

Recommended Action

Update to the latest version of AjaxNewsTicker. Implement strict input validation to prevent the execution of arbitrary code.

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-2023-41449 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.