Is CVE-2023-45856 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-45856 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-45856 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-45856 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-45856?

CVE-2023-45856 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-45856

CWE-434Published: October 14, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

qdPM 9.2 allows remote code execution by using the Add Attachments feature of Edit Project to upload a .php file to the /uploads URI.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

qdPM 9.2 allows remote code execution by permitting the upload of malicious .php files through the project attachment feature. This critical vulnerability is rated 9.8 due to the ease of achieving full system control.

No public exploit is currently known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Restrict file upload types to prevent the execution of scripts and update to a secure version of qdPM.

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-2023-45856 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.