Is CVE-2023-1847 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-1847 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-1847 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-1847 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1847?

CVE-2023-1847 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-1847

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Online Payroll System 1.0 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file attendance.php. The manipulation of the argument employee leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-224987.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Online Payroll System contains a critical SQL injection vulnerability in its attendance processing functionality. The 9.8 CVSS score indicates that remote attackers can easily exploit this to compromise the database.

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available, but it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Update the Online Payroll System to the latest version. Ensure all database interactions are protected against SQL injection through the use of prepared statements.

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-2023-1847 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.