SQLpage is a SQL-only webapp builder. Someone using SQLpage versions prior to 0.11.1, whose SQLpage instance is exposed publicly, with a database connection string specified in the sqlpage/sqlpage.json configuration file (not in an environment variable), with the web_root is the current working directory (the default), and with their database exposed publicly, is vulnerable to an attacker retrieving database connection information from SQLPage and using it to connect to their database directly. Version 0.11.0 fixes this issue. Some workarounds are available. Using an environment variable instead of the configuration file to specify the database connection string prevents exposing it on vulnerable versions. Using a different web root (that is not a parent of the SQLPage configuration directory) fixes the issue. One should also avoid exposing one's database publicly.
CVE-2023-42454
CRITICALNVD 9.110.0▲
EchelonGraph scoreMEDIUM confidence
This critical-severity CVE scores 10.0 under NVD CVSS v3. EPSS exploit probability: 0.1%, top 73% of all CVEs by exploit prediction. GitHub Security Advisory data not yet ingested — confidence will rise once GHSA publishes (typical lag: hours to days for open-source ecosystem CVEs; never for infrastructure-only CVEs).
Triggered by: NVD CVSS baseline
Sources: epss, nvd
9.1
EchelonGraph verdictPlan a fixSerious severity, but no confirmed exploitation yet.
- High severity, but no confirmed exploitation yet
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 1%CVSS: 9.1Exploit: NoneExposed: 0
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- 9.1
- EG Score
- 10.0(medium)
- EPSS
- 44.6%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
September 18, 2023
Last Modified
June 17, 2026
Advisory Details (3)
Auto-updated Jun 18, 2026Patch available. Sources: github_release, github.
github Patch Available
Public exposure of database credentials · Advisory · sqlpage/SQLPage · GitHub
https://github.com/lovasoa/SQLpage/security/advisories/GHSA-v5wf-jg37-r9m5github_release Patch Available
v0.11.1
Patch available: lovasoa/SQLpage v0.11.1
https://github.com/lovasoa/SQLpage/releases/tag/v0.11.1generic
The sqlpage folder can be read by HTTP client requests · Issue #89 · sqlpage/SQLPage · GitHub
https://github.com/lovasoa/SQLpage/issues/89Affected Packages
(1 across 1 ecosystem)
crates.io(1)
| Package | Vulnerable range | Fixed in | Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|
| sqlpage | — | 0.11.1 | — |
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Frequently asked(5)
What is CVE-2023-42454?
CVE-2023-42454 is a critical vulnerability published on September 18, 2023. SQLpage is a SQL-only webapp builder. Someone using SQLpage versions prior to 0.11.1, whose SQLpage instance is exposed publicly, with a database connection string specified in the sqlpage/sqlpage.json configuration file (not in an environment variable), with the web_root is the current working…
When was CVE-2023-42454 disclosed?
CVE-2023-42454 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on September 18, 2023, with the most recent update on June 17, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2023-42454 actively exploited?
CVE-2023-42454 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 44.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-42454?
CVE-2023-42454 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.1 (NVD). EchelonGraph synthesises NVD + CISA KEV + FIRST EPSS + GHSA into a combined EG score of 10.0.
How do I remediate CVE-2023-42454?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2023-42454, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.
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