Is CVE-2023-0256 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-0256 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-0256 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-0256 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-0256?

CVE-2023-0256 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-0256

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Online Food Ordering System 2.0. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file /fos/admin/ajax.php?action=login of the component Login Page. The manipulation of the argument Username leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-218184.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

SourceCodester Online Food Ordering System 2.0 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the login page. This critical flaw allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication or compromise the database.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Implement parameterized queries for database interactions and check for vendor-provided security patches.

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-2023-0256 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.