Is CVE-2023-0245 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-0245 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-0245 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-0245 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-0245?

CVE-2023-0245 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-0245

CWE-89Published: January 12, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in SourceCodester Online Flight Booking Management System. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file add_contestant.php. The manipulation of the argument add_contestant leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-218153 was assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This critical vulnerability in the SourceCodester Online Flight Booking Management System allows for SQL injection via the add_contestant parameter. With a CVSS score of 9.8, it is considered highly urgent as it allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to compromise the database.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should apply available patches from the vendor or restrict access to the affected file add_contestant.php.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-0245 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.