Is CVE-2023-4558 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-4558 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-4558 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-4558 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-4558?

CVE-2023-4558 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-4558

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester Inventory Management System 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file staff_data.php. The manipulation of the argument columns[0][data] leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-238159.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

SourceCodester Inventory Management System 1.0 is vulnerable to SQL injection via the columns[0][data] argument in staff_data.php. This allows remote attackers to manipulate database queries, posing a critical security risk. The 9.8 CVSS score reflects the potential for unauthorized data access.

A proof-of-concept exploit has been disclosed to the public, though the vulnerability is not in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Apply input validation and parameterization to all database queries and check for vendor-supplied patches.

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-2023-4558 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.