CVE-2023-42284
CWE-89Published: November 7, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Blind SQL injection in api_version parameter in Tyk Gateway version 5.0.3 allows attacker to access and dump the database via a crafted SQL query.
Risk Analysis
Tyk Gateway 5.0.3 is vulnerable to blind SQL injection via the api_version parameter, enabling attackers to dump database contents. This critical 9.8 CVSS vulnerability represents a high risk to data confidentiality.
No public exploit is known for this vulnerability. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Upgrade Tyk Gateway to a version that includes a fix for this SQL injection vulnerability.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-42284 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-42284 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts