Is CVE-2023-42461 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-42461 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-42461 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-42461 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-42461?

CVE-2023-42461 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-42461

CWE-89Published: September 27, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

GLPI stands for Gestionnaire Libre de Parc Informatique is a Free Asset and IT Management Software package, that provides ITIL Service Desk features, licenses tracking and software auditing. The ITIL actors input field from the Ticket form can be used to perform a SQL injection. Users are advised to upgrade to version 10.0.10. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

GLPI is susceptible to a SQL injection attack via the ITIL actors input field in the Ticket form. This allows an attacker to manipulate database queries, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or system takeover.

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

Recommended Action

Upgrade to GLPI version 10.0.10 or later. No workarounds are available.

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-2023-42461 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.