Is CVE-2023-4872 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-4872 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-4872 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-4872 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-4872?

CVE-2023-4872 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-4872

CWE-89Published: September 10, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in SourceCodester Contact Manager App 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file add.php. The manipulation of the argument contact/contactName leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-239357 was assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

SourceCodester Contact Manager App 1.0 contains a critical SQL injection vulnerability in the add.php file. This flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate database queries, warranting a CVSS score of 9.8.

Public exploit information exists for this vulnerability, though it is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Users should apply available patches or updates for the Contact Manager App to address this SQL injection risk.

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-2023-4872 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.