Is CVE-2023-5265 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-5265 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-5265 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-5265 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-5265?

CVE-2023-5265 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-5265

CWE-89Published: September 29, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Tongda OA 2017. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file general/hr/manage/staff_transfer/delete.php. The manipulation of the argument TRANSFER_ID leads to sql injection. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 11.10 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-240878 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A critical SQL injection flaw in Tongda OA 2017 allows remote attackers to compromise the database via the TRANSFER_ID parameter in the delete.php file. The severity is high, and the vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication.

There is no active exploitation reported in the CISA KEV, and no public exploit is currently known.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to version 11.10 of Tongda OA. Apply strict input validation to all parameters processed by 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-2023-5265 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.