Is CVE-2023-4485 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-4485 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-4485 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-4485 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-4485?

CVE-2023-4485 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-4485

CWE-89Published: September 6, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

ARDEREG Sistema SCADA Central versions 2.203 and prior

login page are vulnerable to an unauthenticated blind SQL injection attack. An attacker could manipulate the application's SQL query logic to extract sensitive information or perform unauthorized actions within the database. In this case, the vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries through the login page, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data leakage, or even disruption of critical industrial processes.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The login page of ARDEREG Sistema SCADA is vulnerable to unauthenticated blind SQL injection, allowing attackers to extract sensitive data or manipulate database logic. This poses a critical risk to industrial processes and data integrity. The flaw is remotely exploitable.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable via the login interface.

Recommended Action

Apply patches provided by the vendor for the SCADA system. Implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to detect and block SQL injection attempts.

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-2023-4485 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.