Is CVE-2023-2642 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-2642 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-2642 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-2642 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-2642?

CVE-2023-2642 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-2642

CWE-89Published: May 11, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Online Exam System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file adminpanel/admin/facebox_modal/updateCourse.php of the component GET Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-228771.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The SourceCodester Online Exam System contains a SQL injection vulnerability in its course update functionality. An attacker can remotely exploit this to compromise the underlying database. The 9.8 CVSS score reflects the critical potential for unauthorized data access.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Apply available security patches or upgrade the system. Sanitize all GET parameters to prevent SQL injection.

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-2023-2642 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.