Is CVE-2023-43216 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-43216 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-43216 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-43216 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-43216?

CVE-2023-43216 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-43216

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: September 27, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

SeaCMS V12.9 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file write vulnerability via the component admin_ip.php.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

SeaCMS V12.9 contains an arbitrary file write vulnerability in the admin_ip.php component. This critical flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to write files to the server, potentially leading to full system compromise.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable due to the network-based attack vector and low complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should update to a patched version of SeaCMS if available. Ensure that administrative interfaces are not exposed to the public internet.

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-2023-43216 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.