Is CVE-2023-5029 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-5029 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-5029 be exploited remotely?

Partially. CVE-2023-5029 requires adjacent network access (same network segment) to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-5029?

CVE-2023-5029 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2023-5029

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

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in mccms 2.6. This affects an unknown part of the file /category/order/hits/copyright/46/finish/1/list/1. The manipulation with the input '"1 leads to sql injection. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-239871.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-5029 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.

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 8.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.