Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-41450 is a high-severity code execution issue reported in phpkobo AjaxNewsTicker v1.0.5. A remote attacker could cause arbitrary code execution through crafted input, but the CVSS record indicates user interaction is required. The source bundle does not show active exploitation or a confirmed vendor fix.
Executive priority
Prioritize discovery and containment this cycle. The impact is high if present, but urgency depends on whether the organization actually runs this niche component and whether it is externally reachable.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-94 improper control of code generation in AjaxNewsTicker v1.0.5, involving crafted input to the reque parameter. CVSS 3.1 is 8.8: network reachable, low complexity, no privileges, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to internet-accessible deployments of phpkobo AjaxNewsTicker v1.0.5 or reused code from that component. The CVE metadata lacks reliable vendor, product, version range, and CPE details beyond the title and description.
Exploitation context
The source bundle says KEV is false and provides no evidence of active exploitation. A public GitHub Gist is referenced, but the bundle does not establish exploitation in the wild. Treat this as serious because successful exploitation could execute code.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: the CVE names AjaxNewsTicker v1.0.5 and CWE-94, but affected-product metadata is incomplete. Avoid assuming broader phpkobo exposure. Validate the exact component, reachability, user-interaction path, and any vendor guidance before declaring remediation complete.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any AjaxNewsTicker v1.0.5 installations or embedded copies.
- Check phpkobo or project guidance for patches or replacement instructions.
- Disable or remove exposed AjaxNewsTicker functionality if no fix is available.
- Restrict access to affected pages where business use requires temporary retention.
- Monitor web logs for unusual requests involving the affected parameter.
Validation and detection
- Search asset inventories and web roots for AjaxNewsTicker references.
- Confirm deployed version numbers against v1.0.5 where possible.
- Map any affected pages exposed to the internet or authenticated users.
- Review application logs for suspicious requests targeting the affected endpoint or parameter.
- Document whether compensating controls block access to the affected functionality.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://gist.github.com/RNPG/e11af10e1bd3606de8b568033d932589CVE reference, mitre
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.