Is CVE-2023-1908 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-1908 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-1908 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-1908 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1908?

CVE-2023-1908 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-1908

CWE-89Published: April 6, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Simple Mobile Comparison Website 1.0. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file /admin/categories/view_category.php of the component GET Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-225150 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A critical SQL injection vulnerability exists in the SourceCodester Simple Mobile Comparison Website, allowing remote attackers to manipulate database queries via the id parameter. This could lead to unauthorized data access or complete database compromise.

A public exploit has been disclosed for this vulnerability, though it is not currently in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Apply input validation and parameterized queries to the affected PHP files, or upgrade to a secure version if available.

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-2023-1908 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.