Is CVE-2023-4848 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-4848 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-4848 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-4848 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-4848?

CVE-2023-4848 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-4848

CWE-89Published: September 9, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester Simple Book Catalog App 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file delete_book.php. The manipulation of the argument delete leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-239257 was assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

SourceCodester Simple Book Catalog App 1.0 is affected by a critical SQL injection vulnerability in delete_book.php. This flaw carries a CVSS score of 9.8 and is remotely exploitable.

Public exploit information is available, but the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Users should update the Simple Book Catalog App to a version that addresses this SQL injection.

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-2023-4848 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.