Is CVE-2023-0986 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-0986 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-0986 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-0986 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-0986?

CVE-2023-0986 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-0986

CWE-89Published: February 23, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Sales Tracker Management System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file admin/?page=user/manage_user of the component Edit User. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-221679.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Sales Tracker Management System is vulnerable to remote SQL injection via the user management component. This critical flaw allows attackers to manipulate the database and potentially gain unauthorized access.

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

Recommended Action

Users should apply any available security updates or patches for the Sales Tracker Management System.

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-2023-0986 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.