CVE-2023-1941
CWE-89Published: April 7, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in SourceCodester Simple and Beautiful Shopping Cart System 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file login.php. The manipulation of the argument username/password leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-225317 was assigned to this vulnerability.
Risk Analysis
A critical SQL injection vulnerability in the login component of the SourceCodester Simple and Beautiful Shopping Cart System allows remote attackers to bypass authentication or extract data. The CVSS score of 9.8 highlights the high risk of this unauthenticated remote access flaw.
No public exploit is currently known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Update the shopping cart system to the latest version. Ensure all login inputs are sanitized to prevent SQL injection.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-1941 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-1941 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts