HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-4446
CRITICAL

CVE-2023-4446

CWE-89Published: August 21, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in OpenRapid RapidCMS 1.3.1. This affects an unknown part of the file template/default/category.php. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-237567.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-4446 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

openrapid1 product(s)
rapidcms
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (6)

https://github.com/OpenRapid/rapidcms/issues/3Exploit · Issue Tracking · Vendor Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.237567Permissions Required · Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.237567Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/OpenRapid/rapidcms/issues/3Exploit · Issue Tracking · Vendor Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.237567Permissions Required · Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.237567Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-4446
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-89
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 21, 2023

Related CVEs (CWE-89)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2023-4446 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.