Is CVE-2023-2669 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-2669 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-2669 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-2669 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-2669?

CVE-2023-2669 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-2669

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. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file admin/?page=categories/view_category 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 identifier VDB-228885 was assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A critical SQL injection vulnerability exists in the SourceCodester Lost and Found Information System, specifically within the category viewing component. Remote attackers can exploit this to compromise the backend database.

There is no public exploit known, and it is not tracked in the CISA KEV.

Recommended Action

Restrict access to the administrative interface and apply any available security patches from 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-2023-2669 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.