Is CVE-2023-1983 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-1983 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-1983 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-1983 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1983?

CVE-2023-1983 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-1983

CWE-89Published: April 11, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Sales Tracker Management System 1.0. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /admin/products/manage_product.php of the component GET Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-225530 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

SourceCodester Sales Tracker Management System is susceptible to SQL injection through the id parameter in the manage_product.php file. A remote attacker can exploit this to execute arbitrary SQL commands, compromising the integrity of the application database. The critical rating reflects the high impact and remote accessibility of the attack vector.

The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity, and although publicly disclosed, it is not in the CISA KEV.

Recommended Action

Sanitize all user-supplied input and use prepared statements to mitigate SQL injection risks.

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-2023-1983 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.