Is CVE-2023-1962 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-1962 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-1962 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-1962 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1962?

CVE-2023-1962 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-1962

CWE-89Published: April 9, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester Best Online News Portal 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /admin/forgot-password.php of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument username leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-225361 was assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The SourceCodester Best Online News Portal version 1.0 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the password recovery component. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate database queries, posing a significant risk to system security.

The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Users should update to a secure version or apply patches provided by the developer to remediate the SQL injection flaw.

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-2023-1962 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.