Is CVE-2023-1845 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-1845 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-1845 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-1845 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1845?

CVE-2023-1845 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-1845

CWE-89Published: April 5, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in SourceCodester Online Payroll System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin/employee_row.php. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-224985 was assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

An SQL injection vulnerability exists in the Online Payroll System's employee_row.php file, which can be triggered remotely. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this critical flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently in the CISA KEV database.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates or patches provided by the vendor to secure the affected file.

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-2023-1845 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.