Is CVE-2023-4183 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-4183 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-4183 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-4183 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-4183?

CVE-2023-4183 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-4183

CWE-284Published: August 6, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Inventory Management System 1.0 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file edit_update.php of the component Password Handler. The manipulation of the argument user_id leads to improper access controls. The attack can be initiated remotely. VDB-236218 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Inventory Management System 1.0 suffers from improper access controls in the edit_update.php file. This allows remote attackers to manipulate the user_id argument, leading to a critical 9.8 risk rating.

There is no known public exploit, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The flaw is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Enforce strict server-side access control checks for the user_id parameter. No official patch is available.

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-2023-4183 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.