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Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-3743 is a high-severity SQL injection flaw in LeoTheme Ap Page Builder before 1.7.8.2. A remote unauthenticated attacker could use the vulnerable product_one_img parameter to read information from the database. The main business risk is data exposure, not system takeover based on the supplied scoring.
Executive priority
Treat this as a prompt data-exposure fix for any affected public site. Prioritize inventory and upgrade, then review logs for signs of attempted database access. Urgency is high, but the provided evidence does not support claiming active exploitation.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-89 SQL injection in the product_one_img parameter. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N, meaning network-accessible, low complexity, unauthenticated exploitation with high confidentiality impact and no stated integrity or availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to environments running LeoTheme Ap Page Builder versions lower than 1.7.8.2. Internet-facing deployments are most relevant because the CVSS vector indicates remote network access without authentication or user interaction.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other cited evidence of active exploitation. Public details identify the vulnerable parameter and data-read impact, but do not establish exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
The available record is concise: affected versions are below 1.7.8.2, impact is database information retrieval, and the vulnerable parameter is product_one_img. No exploit status, proof-of-concept, or vendor workaround details are included beyond version-based remediation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory LeoTheme Ap Page Builder deployments and identify installed versions.
- Upgrade Ap Page Builder to version 1.7.8.2 or later where installed.
- Check LeoTheme or INCIBE guidance if patching cannot be completed immediately.
- Review application and database logs for suspicious product_one_img activity.
- Limit public exposure of affected installations until remediation is verified.
Validation and detection
- Confirm no deployed Ap Page Builder version is lower than 1.7.8.2.
- Verify vulnerable systems are reachable only where business-required.
- Review web logs for unusual requests referencing product_one_img.
- Check database logs for abnormal read queries during suspected exposure windows.
- Document remediation evidence for each affected deployment.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N3.93.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Source materials
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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.