Is CVE-2023-1738 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-1738 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-1738 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-1738 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1738?

CVE-2023-1738 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-1738

CWE-89Published: March 30, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Young Entrepreneur E-Negosyo System 1.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file index.php?q=product. The manipulation of the argument search leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. VDB-224626 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability allows for SQL injection via the search parameter in the Young Entrepreneur E-Negosyo System. With a CVSS score of 9.8, it is considered critical as it allows unauthenticated remote attackers to compromise the database. No public exploitation data is currently available.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, though it is remotely exploitable due to the network vector and low attack complexity. It is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Users should upgrade to a patched version of the Young Entrepreneur E-Negosyo System if available. Ensure input validation is implemented to sanitize all user-supplied data.

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-2023-1738 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.