CVE-2023-4184
CWE-89Published: August 6, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Inventory Management System 1.0 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file sell_return.php. The manipulation of the argument pid leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-236219.
Risk Analysis
Inventory Management System 1.0 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the sell_return.php file. By manipulating the pid argument, a remote attacker can compromise the database, resulting in a critical 9.8 severity score.
No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable.
Sanitize all user-supplied input to the pid argument using prepared statements. No official patch is available.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-4184 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-2023-4184 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts