Is CVE-2023-5423 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-5423 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-5423 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-5423 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-5423?

CVE-2023-5423 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-5423

CWE-89Published: October 5, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Online Pizza Ordering System 1.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /admin/ajax.php?action=confirm_order. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-241384.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Online Pizza Ordering System is vulnerable to SQL injection via the admin/ajax.php component. An attacker can remotely manipulate database arguments, leading to a critical risk of data theft or system compromise.

There is no known public exploit, and it is not in the KEV catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should apply available patches or restrict access to the administrative interface.

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-2023-5423 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.