How severe is CVE-2023-43640?

CVE-2023-43640 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-43640 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-43640?

CVE-2023-43640 affects Speciesfilegroup Taxonworks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43640?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-43640 published?

CVE-2023-43640 was published on 2023-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-43640

CVE-2023-43640 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Speciesfilegroup Taxonworks with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Speciesfilegroup Taxonworks
Published: 2023-09-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

TaxonWorks is a web-based workbench designed for taxonomists and biodiversity scientists. Prior to version 0.34.0, a SQL injection vulnerability was found in TaxonWorks that allows authenticated attackers to extract arbitrary data from the TaxonWorks database (including the users table). This issue may lead to information disclosure. Version 0.34.0 contains a fix for the issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-43640?: TaxonWorks is a web-based workbench designed for taxonomists and biodiversity scientists. Prior to version 0.34.0, a SQL injection vulnerability was found in TaxonWorks that allows authenticated attackers to extract arbitrary data from the TaxonWorks database (including the users table). This issue may lead to information disclosure. Version 0.34.0 contains a fix for the issue.
How severe is CVE-2023-43640?: CVE-2023-43640 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-43640 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-43640?: CVE-2023-43640 affects Speciesfilegroup Taxonworks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43640?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-43640 published?: CVE-2023-43640 was published on 2023-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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