Is CVE-2023-1785 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-1785 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-1785 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-1785 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1785?

CVE-2023-1785 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-1785

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Earnings and Expense Tracker App 1.0. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file manage_user.php. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-224700.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The SourceCodester Earnings and Expense Tracker App contains a critical SQL injection vulnerability in the manage_user.php file. This flaw allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries, reflected by a 9.8 CVSS score.

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

Recommended Action

Update to the latest version of the application. Implement input sanitization on all user-controlled parameters to prevent SQL injection.

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-2023-1785 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.