Is CVE-2023-5580 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-5580 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-5580 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-5580 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-5580?

CVE-2023-5580 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-5580

CWE-89Published: October 14, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Library System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file index.php. The manipulation of the argument category leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-242145 was assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

SourceCodester Library System 1.0 is vulnerable to SQL injection via the category parameter in index.php. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to compromise the database, resulting in a 9.8 CVSS score.

Public exploit information is available, but the vulnerability is not in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Ensure the application is updated or apply input sanitization to the category parameter to prevent malicious SQL injection.

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-2023-5580 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.