How severe is CVE-2023-40956?

CVE-2023-40956 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-40956 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40956?

CVE-2023-40956 affects Cloudroits Wesite Job Search. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40956?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-40956 published?

CVE-2023-40956 was published on 2023-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40956

CVE-2023-40956 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cloudroits Wesite Job Search with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Cloudroits Wesite Job Search
Published: 2023-09-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A SQL injection vulnerability in Cloudroits Website Job Search v.15.0 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code via the name parameter in controllers/main.py component.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40956?: A SQL injection vulnerability in Cloudroits Website Job Search v.15.0 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code via the name parameter in controllers/main.py component.
How severe is CVE-2023-40956?: CVE-2023-40956 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-40956 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-40956?: CVE-2023-40956 affects Cloudroits Wesite Job Search. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40956?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-40956 published?: CVE-2023-40956 was published on 2023-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/luvsn/OdZoo/tree/main/exploits/website_job_search

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cloudroits:wesite_job_search:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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