CVE-2023-2365
CWE-89Published: April 28, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Faculty Evaluation System 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file ajax.php?action=delete_subject. The manipulation of the argument id 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-227641 was assigned to this vulnerability.
Risk Analysis
A SQL injection vulnerability in the SourceCodester Faculty Evaluation System allows remote attackers to manipulate the id parameter in ajax.php. This critical issue has a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating a high risk of unauthorized database access.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Update to the latest version of the software. Implement parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-2365 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-2023-2365 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts