Is CVE-2023-4557 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-4557 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-4557 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-4557 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-4557?

CVE-2023-4557 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-4557

CWE-89Published: August 27, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Inventory Management System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file app/ajax/search_purchase_paymen_report.php. The manipulation of the argument customer leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-238158 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

SourceCodester Inventory Management System 1.0 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the customer argument within the search_purchase_paymen_report.php file. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to execute malicious database queries. The 9.8 CVSS score highlights the urgency of addressing this vulnerability.

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available, but it is not listed in the KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Sanitize all user inputs and use prepared statements to prevent SQL injection; check for any available updates from the developer.

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-2023-4557 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.