Is CVE-2023-42405 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-42405 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-42405 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-42405 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-42405?

CVE-2023-42405 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-42405

CWE-89Published: September 14, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

SQL injection vulnerability in FIT2CLOUD RackShift v1.7.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the `sort` parameter to taskService.list(), bareMetalService.list(), and switchService.list().

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

FIT2CLOUD RackShift contains a SQL injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. The critical 9.8 CVSS score highlights the severe risk posed by this flaw.

There is no public exploit known for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates provided by FIT2CLOUD for RackShift version 1.7.1.

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-2023-42405 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.