Is CVE-2023-3059 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-3059 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-3059 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-3059 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-3059?

CVE-2023-3059 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-3059

CWE-89Published: June 2, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in SourceCodester Online Exam Form Submission 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin/update_s6.php. 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-230565 was assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Online Exam Form Submission 1.0 is vulnerable to SQL injection via the id argument in the admin update script. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate database queries, posing a significant security risk.

While the exploit has been disclosed publicly, it is not currently in the KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Apply security patches provided by the vendor or implement parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection.

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-2023-3059 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.