Is CVE-2023-5280 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-5280 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-5280 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-5280 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-5280?

CVE-2023-5280 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-5280

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Engineers Online Portal 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file my_students.php. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-240908.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Engineers Online Portal 1.0 is vulnerable to SQL injection in the my_students.php file, allowing remote attackers to manipulate the id argument. The critical 9.8 CVSS score indicates a high risk of unauthorized database access.

A proof-of-concept exploit has been publicly disclosed, but it is not in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Users should update the application to a version that includes a fix for this SQL injection vulnerability.

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-2023-5280 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.