Is CVE-2023-5589 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-5589 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-5589 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-5589 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-5589?

CVE-2023-5589 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-5589

CWE-89Published: October 15, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Judging Management System 1.0. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file login.php. The manipulation of the argument password leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-242188.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

SourceCodester Judging Management System 1.0 is vulnerable to SQL injection via the password argument in login.php. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate database queries, resulting in a 9.8 CVSS score.

While the exploit has been disclosed publicly, it is not currently tracked in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should upgrade to a patched version if available or implement strict input sanitization on the login.php file.

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-2023-5589 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.