Is CVE-2023-1037 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-1037 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-1037 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-1037 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1037?

CVE-2023-1037 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-1037

CWE-89Published: February 26, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Dental Clinic Appointment Reservation System 1.0. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /APR/login.php of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument username 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-221795.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

SourceCodester Dental Clinic Appointment Reservation System 1.0 is susceptible to SQL injection via the username parameter in the login page. This critical vulnerability allows remote attackers to potentially bypass authentication.

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

Recommended Action

Apply security updates to the application and ensure all input fields are properly sanitized against SQL injection.

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-2023-1037 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.