Is CVE-2023-2668 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-2668 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-2668 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-2668 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-2668?

CVE-2023-2668 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-2668

CWE-89Published: May 12, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Lost and Found Information System 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function manager_category of the file admin/?page=categories/manage_category of the component GET Parameter Handler. 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. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-228884.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This critical SQL injection flaw in the SourceCodester Lost and Found Information System allows remote attackers to manipulate the database through the manage_category function. The high CVSS score reflects the potential for full system impact.

No public exploit is currently known for this issue, and it is not in the CISA KEV.

Recommended Action

Apply vendor-supplied patches or updates to the application to remediate the SQL injection vulnerability.

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-2023-2668 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.