Is CVE-2023-3693 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-3693 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-3693 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-3693 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-3693?

CVE-2023-3693 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-3693

CWE-89Published: July 16, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester Life Insurance Management System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file login.php. The manipulation of the argument username 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-234244.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

SourceCodester Life Insurance Management System is vulnerable to SQL injection via the login.php file. Attackers can remotely manipulate the username field to execute unauthorized database queries. This is a critical vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8.

Public exploit information is available for this vulnerability, though it is not in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Users should implement strict input sanitization or contact the vendor for a security update.

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-2023-3693 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.