CVE-2023-2368
CWE-89Published: April 28, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Faculty Evaluation System 1.0. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file index.php?page=manage_questionnaire. The manipulation of the argument id 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-227644.
Risk Analysis
The SourceCodester Faculty Evaluation System is vulnerable to SQL injection via the id parameter in index.php. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to compromise the database, reflected by a 9.8 CVSS score.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Apply the latest security updates from the vendor. Ensure all database queries use parameterized statements.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-2368 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-2023-2368 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts