How severe is CVE-2023-4661?

CVE-2023-4661 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-2023-4661 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-4661?

CVE-2023-4661 affects Adobe Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4661?

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-2023-4661 published?

CVE-2023-4661 was published on 2023-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-4661

CVE-2023-4661 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Connect 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% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Adobe Connect
Published: 2023-09-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Saphira Saphira Connect allows SQL Injection. This issue affects Saphira Connect: before 9.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4661?: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Saphira Saphira Connect allows SQL Injection. This issue affects Saphira Connect: before 9.
How severe is CVE-2023-4661?: CVE-2023-4661 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-2023-4661 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-4661?: CVE-2023-4661 affects Adobe Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4661?: 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-2023-4661 published?: CVE-2023-4661 was published on 2023-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:connect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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