Is CVE-2023-5784 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-5784 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-5784 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-5784 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-5784?

CVE-2023-5784 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-5784

CWE-89Published: October 26, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in Netentsec NS-ASG Application Security Gateway 6.3 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /protocol/firewall/uploadfirewall.php. The manipulation of the argument messagecontent leads to sql injection. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-243590 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Netentsec NS-ASG Application Security Gateway 6.3 is vulnerable to SQL injection via the messagecontent argument in uploadfirewall.php. This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary database commands, posing a critical risk to system integrity and confidentiality. The vendor has not responded to reports regarding this issue.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Restrict access to the administrative interface and monitor for suspicious SQL activity. Contact the vendor for potential security patches.

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-2023-5784 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.