Is CVE-2023-1850 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-1850 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-1850 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-1850 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1850?

CVE-2023-1850 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-1850

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. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /admin/login.php. The manipulation of the argument username leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-224990 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Online Payroll System is vulnerable to SQL injection in the login functionality, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL. This critical 9.8 CVSS vulnerability poses a significant risk to data confidentiality.

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

Recommended Action

Update the Online Payroll System to the latest version. Sanitize all user inputs, particularly in login forms, 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-2023-1850 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.