CVE-2023-5031
CWE-89Published: September 18, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability was found in OpenRapid RapidCMS 1.3.1. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /admin/article/article-add.php. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-239875.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-5031 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-5031 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts