Is CVE-2023-3679 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-3679 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-3679 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-3679 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-3679?

CVE-2023-3679 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-3679

CWE-89Published: July 15, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Lost and Found Information System 1.0. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /classes/Master.php?f=save_inquiry of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-234224.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A SQL injection vulnerability exists in the Lost and Found Information System, allowing remote attackers to manipulate backend database queries. The critical 9.8 CVSS score highlights the severity of this flaw. There is no evidence of exploitation in the wild.

No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Apply any available patches from the vendor. Ensure that all inputs are validated and use prepared statements for database interactions.

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-2023-3679 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.