Is CVE-2023-5276 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-5276 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-5276 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-5276 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-5276?

CVE-2023-5276 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-5276

CWE-89Published: September 29, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester Engineers Online Portal 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file downloadable_student.php. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-240904.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A critical SQL injection vulnerability exists in the downloadable_student.php file of the SourceCodester Engineers Online Portal. An attacker can manipulate the id argument to execute arbitrary database commands remotely. The high CVSS score reflects the potential for full system compromise.

No public exploit is currently known, but the vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Implement parameterized queries or prepared statements to sanitize all user-supplied input. Ensure the application is updated to the latest version.

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-2023-5276 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.