Is CVE-2023-2962 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-2962 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-2962 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-2962 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-2962?

CVE-2023-2962 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-2962

CWE-89Published: May 29, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in SourceCodester Faculty Evaluation System 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file index.php?page=edit_user. 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. VDB-230150 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

SourceCodester Faculty Evaluation System 1.0 contains a critical SQL injection vulnerability in the edit_user functionality. Remote attackers can exploit this flaw to manipulate database queries, potentially leading to full system compromise.

While the exploit has been disclosed publicly, it is not currently tracked in CISA's KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Review the application for input sanitization flaws or discontinue use of the affected software version.

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-2023-2962 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.