CVE-2023-23753Network attack vector

Database compromise via improperly filtered SQL input

Published Apr 23, 2023 · Updated Feb 6, 2025

SQL injection in Visforms Base Package for Joomla 3 3.0.4 allows remote attackers to read, modify, or delete database data. The com_visforms component applies an improper input filter and concatenates the resulting value into an SQL query. No authentication or user interaction is required, and successful exploitation compromises database confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

CVSS severity9.8
Critical
EPSS probability0.80%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

SQL injection in Visforms Base Package for Joomla 3 3.0.4 allows remote attackers to read, modify, or delete database data. The com_visforms component applies an improper input filter and concatenates the resulting value into an SQL query. No authentication or user interaction is required, and successful exploitation compromises database confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-23753
Published
Apr 23, 2023
Updated
Feb 6, 2025
Vendor
vi-solutions
Product
Visforms Base Package for Joomla 3
Classifications
CWE-89, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Apr 23, 2023CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Feb 6, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=3.0.4

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

vi-solutions · Visforms Base Package for Joomla 3version=3.0.4

Published CVSS scores

9.8NIST NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
9.8CISA-ADPCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-89Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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