Is CVE-2023-3457 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-3457 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-3457 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-3457 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-3457?

CVE-2023-3457 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-3457

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Shopping Website 1.0. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file index.php. The manipulation of the argument username leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-232674 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A critical SQL injection vulnerability exists in SourceCodester Shopping Website 1.0 within the index.php file. Attackers can remotely manipulate the username argument to compromise the database. The CVSS score of 9.8 highlights the severity of this remote, low-complexity attack vector.

There is no known public exploit, and it is not in the CISA KEV.

Recommended Action

Apply secure coding practices such as prepared statements or upgrade to a supported, secure shopping platform.

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-2023-3457 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.