Is CVE-2023-2672 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-2672 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-2672 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-2672 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-2672?

CVE-2023-2672 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-2672

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Lost and Found Information System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file items/view.php of the component GET Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-228888.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The SourceCodester Lost and Found Information System is vulnerable to SQL injection via the items/view.php component. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate database queries, warranting a 9.8 CVSS score.

No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV.

Recommended Action

Ensure the application is updated or apply patches if available from the vendor; implement input validation to sanitize GET parameters.

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-2023-2672 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.