CVE-2023-1294
CWE-89Published: March 9, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester File Tracker Manager System 1.0. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file /file_manager/login.php of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument username leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-222648.
Risk Analysis
The File Tracker Manager System is vulnerable to SQL injection via the username parameter in the login script. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate database queries, warranting immediate attention due to the 9.8 CVSS score.
No public exploit is currently tracked for this issue, and it is not in the CISA KEV catalog.
Ensure the application is updated or implement strict input validation on the login parameter to prevent SQL injection.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-1294 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-1294 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts