Is CVE-2023-3391 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-3391 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-3391 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-3391 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-3391?

CVE-2023-3391 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-3391

CWE-89Published: June 23, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Human Resource Management System 1.0. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file detailview.php. The manipulation of the argument employeeid leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-232288.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

SourceCodester Human Resource Management System 1.0 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the detailview.php file. An attacker can manipulate the employeeid argument to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability is rated critical due to its high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

There is no public exploit known for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV catalog. However, it is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should discontinue use of this software or contact the vendor for security patches. Ensure that input validation is strictly enforced for all 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-2023-3391 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.