CVE-2023-23634: SQL Injection vulnerability in Documize version 5.4.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via t

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-23634 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting documize. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL Injection vulnerability in Documize version 5.4.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the user parameter of the /api/dashboard/activity endpoint.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 35%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2023-12-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: documize

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-12-29 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

documize documize DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.4.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.4.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy documize || rpm -q documize || documize --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.4.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison documize sudo apt install documize=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.4.2> sudo apt-mark hold documize

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list documize sudo dnf downgrade documize-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.4.2> sudo dnf versionlock add documize

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-23634?

documize: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-23634 being exploited?

CVE-2023-23634 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-23634 affect?

CVE-2023-23634 affects documize. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). SQL Injection vulnerability in Documize version 5.4.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the user parameter of the /api/dashboard/activity endpoint.

How urgent is CVE-2023-23634?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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