CVE-2023-1439
CWE-89Published: March 17, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in SourceCodester Medicine Tracker System 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file medicines/view_details.php of the component GET Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument GET 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-223283.
Risk Analysis
The Medicine Tracker System is vulnerable to a critical SQL injection flaw in its medicine details viewing component. Remote attackers can exploit this to gain unauthorized database access.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV database. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Update to the latest version of the Medicine Tracker System. Use parameterized queries for all database interactions.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-1439 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-2023-1439 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts