CVE-2023-1440
CWE-89Published: March 17, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in SourceCodester Automatic Question Paper Generator System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file users/user/manage_user.php of the component GET Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument id 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-223284.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-1440 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
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 8.8.
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-2023-1440 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts