HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-2595
CRITICAL

CVE-2023-2595

CWE-89Published: May 9, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Billing Management System 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file ajax_service.php of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument drop_services 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-228397 was assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A SQL injection vulnerability exists in the SourceCodester Billing Management System due to improper handling of the drop_services parameter. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary database commands.

A public exploit has been disclosed for this vulnerability, but it is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Ensure all input parameters are sanitized and validated, or apply security updates provided by the vendor.

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-2023-2595 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

oretnom231 product(s)
establishment billing management system
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (6)

https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.228397Permissions Required · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.228397Permissions Required · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.228397Permissions Required · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.228397Permissions Required · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-2595
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-89
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 9, 2023

Related CVEs (CWE-89)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2023-2595 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.