Is CVE-2023-52082 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-52082 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-52082 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-52082 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-52082?

CVE-2023-52082 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-52082

CWE-89Published: December 28, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Lychee is a free photo-management tool. Prior to 5.0.2, Lychee is vulnerable to an SQL injection on any binding when using mysql/mariadb. This injection is only active for users with the `.env` settings set to DB_LOG_SQL=true and DB_LOG_SQL_EXPLAIN=true. The defaults settings of Lychee are safe. The patch is provided on version 5.0.2. To work around this issue, disable SQL EXPLAIN logging.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Lychee versions prior to 5.0.2 are vulnerable to SQL injection when specific debug logging settings are enabled. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to compromise the database. The CVSS score of 9.8 highlights the severity of the risk.

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

Recommended Action

Upgrade to Lychee 5.0.2 or disable the DB_LOG_SQL and DB_LOG_SQL_EXPLAIN settings in the .env file.

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-2023-52082 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.