Is CVE-2023-44171 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-44171 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-44171 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-44171 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-44171?

CVE-2023-44171 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-44171

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_smtp.php.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

SeaCMS V12.9 is susceptible to an arbitrary file write vulnerability through the admin_smtp.php component. This critical vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized control over the server.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Upgrade SeaCMS to a version later than V12.9 or apply the specific security update for the admin_smtp.php component.

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-2023-44171 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.