CVE-2023-4749
CWE-73Published: September 4, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in SourceCodester Inventory Management System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file index.php. The manipulation of the argument page leads to file inclusion. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-238638 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-4749 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-4749 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts