Is CVE-2023-1791 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-1791 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-1791 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-1791 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1791?

CVE-2023-1791 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-1791

CWE-89Published: April 2, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Simple Task Allocation System 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file manage_user.php. The manipulation of the argument id 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-224743.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The SourceCodester Simple Task Allocation System contains a critical SQL injection flaw in the manage_user.php file. This vulnerability allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to compromise the application's database, reflected by a 9.8 CVSS score.

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

Recommended Action

Update to the latest version of the software if available. Implement strict input validation on the id parameter 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-2023-1791 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.