CVE-2023-3680
CWE-89Published: July 15, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Lost and Found Information System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /classes/Master.php?f=save_item of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The identifier VDB-234225 was assigned to this vulnerability.
Risk Analysis
This vulnerability is a SQL injection flaw in the Lost and Found Information System that can be exploited remotely. With a CVSS score of 9.8, it represents a critical risk to the confidentiality and integrity of the system. No active exploitation has been observed.
No public exploit is known for this vulnerability, and it is not present in the CISA KEV catalog.
Update to the latest version of the software if available. Developers should sanitize all user-supplied input to prevent SQL injection.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-3680 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-3680 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts