CVE-2023-38044
CVE-2023-38044 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hikashop with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Hikashop
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability allows SQL Injection.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-38044?
- Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability allows SQL Injection.
- How severe is CVE-2023-38044?
- CVE-2023-38044 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-38044 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-38044?
- CVE-2023-38044 affects Hikashop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-38044?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-38044 published?
- CVE-2023-38044 was published on 2023-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://extensions.joomla.org/vulnerable-extensions/resolved/hikashop-versions-from-4-4-1-to-4-7-2-are-affected-sql-injection/
- https://www.hikashop.com/support/documentation/56-hikashop-changelog.html
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:hikashop:hikashop:*:*:*:*:*:joomla\!:*:*
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