Is CVE-2023-4851 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-4851 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-4851 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-4851 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-4851?

CVE-2023-4851 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

HOME VULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-4851

CRITICAL

CVE-2023-4851

CWE-89Published: September 9, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability has been found in IBOS OA 4.5.5 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file ?r=dashboard/position/edit&op=member. The manipulation 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-239260.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A critical SQL injection vulnerability exists in IBOS OA 4.5.5 related to the dashboard position editing function. This flaw carries a CVSS score of 9.8 and can be exploited remotely.

Public exploit information is available, but the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Users should update the IBOS OA platform to a version that includes a fix for this 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-2023-4851 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.