Is CVE-2023-5373 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-5373 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-5373 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-5373 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-5373?

CVE-2023-5373 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-5373

CWE-89Published: October 4, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Online Computer and Laptop Store 1.0. Affected is the function register of the file Master.php. The manipulation of the argument email leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-241254 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A SQL injection vulnerability exists in the register function of Master.php within the Online Computer and Laptop Store 1.0 application. This critical flaw enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database.

No public exploit is currently known, and it is not tracked in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Apply input sanitization to the email argument in the register function or update the application to a secure 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-2023-5373 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.