Is CVE-2023-5227 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-5227 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-5227 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-5227 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-5227?

CVE-2023-5227 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-5227

CWE-434Published: September 30, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in GitHub repository thorsten/phpmyfaq prior to 3.1.8.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

phpmyfaq prior to 3.1.8 is susceptible to an unrestricted file upload vulnerability, allowing attackers to upload dangerous file types. This critical flaw is rated 9.8 due to the potential for remote code execution.

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

Recommended Action

Administrators should upgrade to phpmyfaq version 3.1.8 or higher to secure the application.

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-2023-5227 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.