Is CVE-2023-5374 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-5374 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-5374 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-5374 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-5374?

CVE-2023-5374 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-5374

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester Online Computer and Laptop Store 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file products.php. The manipulation of the argument c 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-241255.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Online Computer and Laptop Store 1.0 application contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the products.php file. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate database queries, leading to a high risk of compromise.

There is no public exploit status reported for this specific CVE, and it is not in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Ensure the application is updated or apply input validation patches to prevent unauthorized SQL queries.

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-2023-5374 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.