Is CVE-2023-1846 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-1846 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-1846 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-1846 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1846?

CVE-2023-1846 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-1846

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Online Payroll System 1.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /admin/deduction_row.php. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-224986 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in the Online Payroll System allows for SQL injection via the id parameter in the admin module. Given the critical CVSS score of 9.8, this flaw poses a high risk as it is remotely exploitable without authentication.

No public exploit is currently known, and it is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Users should update to the latest version of the Online Payroll System or apply vendor-provided patches to remediate the SQL injection vulnerability.

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-2023-1846 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.