Is CVE-2023-2596 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-2596 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-2596 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-2596 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-2596?

CVE-2023-2596 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-2596

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Online Reviewer System 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /reviewer/system/system/admins/manage/users/user-update.php of the component GET Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument user_id leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-228398 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The SourceCodester Online Reviewer System is susceptible to SQL injection via the user_id parameter, allowing remote attackers to manipulate database queries. This critical vulnerability is highly dangerous due to the potential for unauthorized data access.

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

Recommended Action

Implement input validation for the user_id parameter or upgrade to a patched version if available.

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-2023-2596 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.