Is CVE-2023-4186 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-4186 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-4186 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-4186 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-4186?

CVE-2023-4186 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-4186

CWE-434Published: August 6, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Pharmacy Management System 1.0. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file manage_website.php. The manipulation leads to unrestricted upload. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-236221 was assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

SourceCodester Pharmacy Management System 1.0 contains an unrestricted file upload vulnerability in manage_website.php. This flaw allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files, leading to a critical severity rating of 9.8.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable due to its network attack vector.

Recommended Action

Users should restrict access to the affected management interfaces and monitor for unauthorized file uploads. There is no specific patch provided for this version.

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-2023-4186 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.