Is CVE-2023-4988 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-4988 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-4988 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-4988 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-4988?

CVE-2023-4988 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-4988

CWE-434Published: September 15, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Bettershop LaikeTui. This affects an unknown part of the file index.php?module=system&action=uploadImg. The manipulation of the argument imgFile leads to unrestricted upload. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. This product does not use versioning. This is why information about affected and unaffected releases are unavailable. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-239799.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Bettershop LaikeTui contains an unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the image upload module. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files, potentially leading to full system compromise.

No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not in CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Implement strict file type validation and sanitization on all user-supplied uploads to prevent the execution of malicious scripts.

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-2023-4988 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.