Is CVE-2023-5700 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-5700 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-5700 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-5700 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-5700?

CVE-2023-5700 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-5700

CWE-89Published: October 23, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Netentsec NS-ASG Application Security Gateway 6.3. Affected is an unknown function of the file /protocol/iscgwtunnel/uploadiscgwrouteconf.php. The manipulation of the argument GWLinkId leads to sql injection. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-243138 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Netentsec NS-ASG Application Security Gateway 6.3 is vulnerable to SQL injection via the GWLinkId argument in the uploadiscgwrouteconf.php file. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this critical flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to compromise the database. It is not currently listed in CISA KEV.

There is no public exploit known for this vulnerability, though it is remotely exploitable due to the network-based attack vector.

Recommended Action

Users should apply available patches or updates provided by Netentsec to address this vulnerability.

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-2023-5700 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.