Is CVE-2023-2698 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-2698 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-2698 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-2698 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-2698?

CVE-2023-2698 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-2698

CWE-89Published: May 14, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester Lost and Found Information System 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file admin/?page=items/manage_item of the component GET Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-228979.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

SourceCodester Lost and Found Information System 1.0 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the admin item management functionality. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary database queries and carries a CVSS score of 9.8.

A proof-of-concept exploit has been disclosed to the public, though the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should apply the latest security patches or updates from the vendor. Ensure that all user-supplied input is properly sanitized.

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-2023-2698 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.