CVE-2023-4485Network attack vector

Database compromise via unauthenticated login-page SQL injection

Published Sep 5, 2023 · Updated Jan 16, 2025

Blind SQL injection in ARDEREG Sistemas SCADA 2.203 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL via the login page. The public record identifies manipulation of the login page's SQL query logic but does not disclose the affected parameter or query construction. No authentication or user interaction is required, and successful queries can read or alter database data or interrupt dependent industrial processes.

CVSS severity9.8
Critical
EPSS probability0.73%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Blind SQL injection in ARDEREG Sistemas SCADA 2.203 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL via the login page. The public record identifies manipulation of the login page's SQL query logic but does not disclose the affected parameter or query construction. No authentication or user interaction is required, and successful queries can read or alter database data or interrupt dependent industrial processes.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-4485
Published
Sep 5, 2023
Updated
Jan 16, 2025
Vendor
ARDEREG S.R.L.
Product
Sistemas SCADA
Classifications
CWE-89, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Sep 5, 2023CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Jan 16, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=0 <=2.203

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

ARDEREG S.R.L. · Sistemas SCADAversion=0 <=2.203

Published CVSS scores

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