HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-0283
CRITICAL

CVE-2023-0283

CWE-89Published: January 13, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Online Flight Booking Management System. This affects an unknown part of the file review_search.php of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument txtsearch leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-218277 was assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

SourceCodester Online Flight Booking Management System is vulnerable to SQL injection via the txtsearch parameter. This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary database commands. The 9.8 CVSS score reflects the critical nature of this flaw.

A proof-of-concept exploit has been disclosed to the public. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable and not in CISA KEV.

Recommended Action

Apply security patches provided by the vendor or implement input validation for the txtsearch parameter.

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-2023-0283 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

online flight booking management system
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (6)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-0283
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-89
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 13, 2023

Related CVEs (CWE-89)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2023-0283 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.