Is CVE-2023-1984 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-1984 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-1984 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-1984 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1984?

CVE-2023-1984 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-1984

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester Complaint Management System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /users/check_availability.php of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument email leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-225532.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The SourceCodester Complaint Management System is vulnerable to SQL injection via the email parameter in the check_availability.php file. This allows a remote attacker to manipulate database queries, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or system compromise. The critical severity is driven by the ease of remote exploitation.

The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity, and while public disclosure has occurred, it is not currently in the CISA KEV.

Recommended Action

Implement input validation and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection; contact the vendor for available patches.

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-2023-1984 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.