Is CVE-2023-5279 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-5279 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-5279 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-5279 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-5279?

CVE-2023-5279 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-5279

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Engineers Online Portal 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file my_classmates.php. The manipulation of the argument teacher_class_student_id 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-240907.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A SQL injection flaw in the my_classmates.php file of Engineers Online Portal 1.0 allows remote attackers to manipulate the teacher_class_student_id argument. This critical 9.8 CVSS vulnerability poses a significant risk to database integrity.

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available, though it is not in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Users should apply the latest security updates for the Engineers Online Portal.

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-2023-5279 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.