Is CVE-2023-49677 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-49677 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-49677 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-49677 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-49677?

CVE-2023-49677 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-49677

CWE-89Published: December 21, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Job Portal v1.0 is vulnerable to multiple Unauthenticated SQL Injection vulnerabilities. The 'cmbQual' parameter of the Employer/InsertJob.php resource does not validate the characters received and they are sent unfiltered to the database.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The cmbQual parameter in the InsertJob.php resource of Job Portal v1.0 is vulnerable to unauthenticated SQL injection. This critical flaw poses a significant risk to data integrity and is rated 9.8 on the CVSS scale.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Implement robust input validation and parameterized queries to mitigate SQL injection risks.

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-2023-49677 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.