Is CVE-2023-45001 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-45001 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-45001 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-45001 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-45001?

CVE-2023-45001 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-45001

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Castos Seriously Simple Stats allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Seriously Simple Stats: from n/a through 1.5.0.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability is a critical SQL injection flaw in the Seriously Simple Stats plugin. It allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands, posing a severe risk to data integrity and confidentiality. The CVSS score of 9.8 reflects the high impact and ease of remote exploitation.

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 attack vector and low complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should update the Seriously Simple Stats plugin to a version beyond 1.5.0 to remediate the flaw.

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-2023-45001 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.