Is CVE-2023-1770 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-1770 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-1770 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-1770 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1770?

CVE-2023-1770 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-1770

CWE-89Published: March 31, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Grade Point Average GPA Calculator 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function get_scale of the file Master.php. The manipulation of the argument perc leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-224671.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The GPA Calculator project version 1.0 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the Master.php file. This allows remote attackers to manipulate database queries through the perc argument.

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should update to a secure version or apply input validation patches to the affected PHP files.

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-2023-1770 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.