Is CVE-2023-4747 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-4747 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-4747 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-4747 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-4747?

CVE-2023-4747 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-4747

CWE-89Published: September 4, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in DedeCMS 5.7.110. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /uploads/tags.php. The manipulation of the argument tag_alias leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-238636.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

DedeCMS 5.7.110 contains a critical SQL injection vulnerability in the tags.php file. By manipulating the tag_alias argument, remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands, resulting in a CVSS score of 9.8.

Public exploit code is available for this vulnerability, but it is not included in the KEV catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to a patched version of DedeCMS. Implement input validation and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection.

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-2023-4747 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.