Is CVE-2023-5693 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-5693 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-5693 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-5693 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-5693?

CVE-2023-5693 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-5693

CWE-89Published: October 22, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in CodeAstro Internet Banking System 1.0 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file pages_reset_pwd.php. The manipulation of the argument email leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-243131.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

CodeAstro Internet Banking System 1.0 contains a critical SQL injection vulnerability in the pages_reset_pwd.php file via the email argument. This flaw allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, resulting in a CVSS score of 9.8. It is not currently in the CISA KEV.

No public exploit is known, but the vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Apply any available security patches from the vendor or restrict access to the affected script.

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-2023-5693 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.