Is CVE-2023-44974 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-44974 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-44974 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-44974 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-44974?

CVE-2023-44974 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-44974

CWE-434Published: October 3, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the component /admin/plugin.php of Emlog Pro v2.2.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted PHP file.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Emlog Pro version 2.2.0 contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the plugin management component, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code. This critical flaw carries a 9.8 CVSS score due to the ease of remote exploitation.

There is no known public exploit for this issue, and it is not present in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Administrators should restrict access to the plugin upload functionality and check for available security patches from the vendor.

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-2023-44974 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.