Is CVE-2023-7116 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-7116 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-7116 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-7116 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-7116?

CVE-2023-7116 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-7116

CWE-78Published: December 27, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in WeiYe-Jing datax-web 2.1.2. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /api/log/killJob of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument processId leads to os command injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-249086 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability allows for remote OS command injection in the datax-web application by manipulating the processId argument. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this critical flaw poses a severe risk as it allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying system.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should update to a patched version of datax-web if available. Ensure the application is not exposed to the public internet and implement strict input validation for all API arguments.

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-2023-7116 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.