Is CVE-2023-0530 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-0530 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-0530 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-0530 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-0530?

CVE-2023-0530 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-0530

CWE-89Published: January 27, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Online Tours & Travels Management System 1.0. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file admin/approve_user.php. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-219599.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Online Tours & Travels Management System 1.0 is susceptible to SQL injection via the id parameter in the admin/approve_user.php file. This critical vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate database queries, posing a severe risk to data integrity.

While the exploit has been disclosed to the public, it is not currently tracked in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should apply available patches for the management system or restrict access to the administrative interface to trusted networks only.

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-2023-0530 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.