Is CVE-2023-46953 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-46953 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-46953 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-46953 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-46953?

CVE-2023-46953 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-46953

CWE-89Published: January 6, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

SQL Injection vulnerability in ABO.CMS v.5.9.3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the d parameter in the Documents module.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

ABO.CMS contains a SQL injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through the Documents module. The CVSS score of 9.8 reflects the high impact and ease of remote exploitation for this critical flaw.

No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not included in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Administrators should update ABO.CMS to a version beyond 5.9.3 and implement input validation to prevent SQL injection attacks.

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-2023-46953 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.