Analyst readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-3047 is a critical SQL injection flaw in TMT Lockcell versions before 15. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially read, change, or disrupt database-backed application data. Treat internet-exposed Lockcell systems as urgent, especially where the product handles sensitive operational or identity information.
Executive priority
Prioritize within the next remediation cycle, faster for internet-facing systems. The issue is critical because exploitation could compromise sensitive data and application integrity without credentials. Lack of confirmed active exploitation lowers emergency certainty, not technical severity.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-89 improper neutralization of SQL command elements in TMT Lockcell before version 15. CVSS 3.1 is 9.8: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Public references include a technical/exploit write-up, but KEV does not list active exploitation.
Likely exposure
Organizations running TMT Lockcell before version 15 are in scope. Risk is highest for systems reachable from the internet or untrusted networks. The CVE metadata is limited and includes sparse affected-version detail, so asset owners should confirm product version directly.
Exploitation context
The vulnerability is remotely reachable and requires no authentication according to the CVSS vector. A cited public technical page is tagged as exploit-related, increasing practical risk. No provided source confirms active exploitation in the wild, and the CVE is not listed as KEV in the bundle.
Researcher notes
Primary facts come from the CVE record: SQL injection, Lockcell before 15, CVSS 9.8, CWE-89. The public reference set includes government advisories and an exploit-tagged technical description. Avoid assuming broader product impact; affected-version metadata appears minimal, so validate against official TMT or advisory details.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade TMT Lockcell to version 15 or later if vendor guidance confirms applicability.
- Review Turkish government advisory TR-23-0345 and vendor guidance for official remediation details.
- Restrict network access to Lockcell until remediation is verified.
- Increase monitoring for unusual database errors or suspicious application requests.
Validation and detection
- Inventory all TMT Lockcell deployments and record installed versions.
- Confirm whether any deployment is before version 15.
- Identify internet-facing or third-party-accessible Lockcell instances.
- Review web and database logs for suspicious SQL error patterns.
- Verify remediation by confirming the upgraded version and retesting exposure safely.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9TR-CERTVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.usom.gov.tr/bildirim/tr-23-0345CVE reference, TR-CERT · government-resource, broken-link
- https://fordefence.com/cve-2023-3047-tmt-lockcell-sql-injection/CVE reference, TR-CERT · technical-description, exploit
- https://siberguvenlik.gov.tr/guvenlik-bildirimleri/detay/tr-23-0345CVE reference, TR-CERT · government-resource
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.