Is CVE-2023-7161 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-7161 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-7161 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-7161 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-7161?

CVE-2023-7161 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-7161

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Netentsec NS-ASG Application Security Gateway 6.3.1. This affects an unknown part of the file index.php?para=index of the component Login. The manipulation of the argument check_VirtualSiteId leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-249183.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Netentsec Application Security Gateway is vulnerable to SQL injection, which could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the database. This critical flaw has a CVSS score of 9.8 and is not currently in the CISA KEV.

No public exploit is known for this vulnerability. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Update the Application Security Gateway firmware to a version beyond 6.3.1. Use parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection.

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-2023-7161 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.