Is CVE-2023-2699 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-2699 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-2699 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-2699 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-2699?

CVE-2023-2699 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-2699

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in SourceCodester Lost and Found Information System 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file admin/?page=items/view_item 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-228980.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

SourceCodester Lost and Found Information System 1.0 is vulnerable to SQL injection via the id parameter in the admin item view functionality. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate the database, and it is rated 9.8 on the CVSS scale.

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. Implement input validation to sanitize all 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-2023-2699 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.