Is CVE-2023-0686 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-0686 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-0686 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-0686 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-0686?

CVE-2023-0686 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-0686

CWE-89Published: February 6, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Online Eyewear Shop 1.0. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function update_cart of the file /oews/classes/Master.php?f=update_cart of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument cart_id leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The identifier VDB-220245 was assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Online Eyewear Shop application contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the update_cart function, which can be triggered remotely. Despite the critical CVSS score, the complexity of the attack is noted as high.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Ensure input validation is strictly enforced on the cart_id argument within the Master.php file.

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-2023-0686 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.