Is CVE-2023-3657 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-3657 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-3657 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-3657 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-3657?

CVE-2023-3657 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-3657

CWE-89Published: July 13, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in SourceCodester AC Repair and Services System 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file Master.php?f=save_book of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-234011.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The AC Repair and Services System is affected by a critical SQL injection vulnerability within the save_book function. This allows remote attackers to interact with the backend database via manipulated input.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV list.

Recommended Action

Update the AC Repair and Services System to the latest version to mitigate this SQL injection risk.

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-2023-3657 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.