CVE-2023-2366
CWE-89Published: April 28, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Faculty Evaluation System 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file ajax.php?action=delete_class. 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-227642 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
Risk Analysis
The SourceCodester Faculty Evaluation System contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the ajax.php file. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to execute unauthorized database operations, resulting in a CVSS score of 9.8.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Apply the latest vendor patches. Ensure all inputs to the ajax.php script are properly validated and sanitized.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-2366 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-2023-2366 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts