Is CVE-2023-1589 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-1589 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-1589 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-1589 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1589?

CVE-2023-1589 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-1589

CWE-89Published: March 23, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Online Tours & Travels Management System 1.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function exec of the file admin/operations/approve_delete.php. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-223654 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A critical SQL injection vulnerability in the Online Tours & Travels Management System 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute malicious database queries via the id parameter in admin/operations/approve_delete.php. This flaw poses a severe risk to data integrity.

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

Recommended Action

Apply patches provided by the vendor. Restrict access to administrative files to authorized users only.

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-2023-1589 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.