Is CVE-2023-1253 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-1253 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-1253 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-1253 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1253?

CVE-2023-1253 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-1253

CWE-89Published: March 7, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in SourceCodester Health Center Patient Record Management System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file login.php. The manipulation of the argument username 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 associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-222483.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

SourceCodester Health Center Patient Record Management System 1.0 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the login.php file. This flaw allows remote attackers to compromise the system, as indicated by the critical 9.8 CVSS score.

No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not in the KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Users are advised to upgrade the system or apply patches provided by the vendor.

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-2023-1253 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.