Is CVE-2023-51840 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-51840 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-51840 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-51840 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-51840?

CVE-2023-51840 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-51840

CWE-798Published: January 29, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

DoraCMS 2.1.8 is vulnerable to Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

DoraCMS 2.1.8 uses hard-coded cryptographic keys, which compromises the security of encrypted data and communications. This critical vulnerability is remotely exploitable and carries a CVSS score of 9.8.

No public exploit is currently known for this vulnerability, and it is not included in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Users should upgrade to a version of DoraCMS that allows for secure, configurable cryptographic key management.

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-2023-51840 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.