Is CVE-2023-1856 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-1856 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-1856 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-1856 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1856?

CVE-2023-1856 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-1856

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Air Cargo Management System 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /admin/transactions/track_shipment.php of the component GET Parameter Handler. 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-224995.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Air Cargo Management System is susceptible to SQL injection through the tracking shipment ID parameter. This critical 9.8 CVSS vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate the database.

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

Recommended Action

Apply patches or updates provided by the vendor for the Air Cargo Management System. Implement input validation on all GET parameters 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-2023-1856 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.