Is CVE-2023-5792 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-5792 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-5792 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-5792 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-5792?

CVE-2023-5792 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-5792

CWE-89Published: October 26, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Sticky Notes App 1.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file endpoint/delete-note.php. The manipulation of the argument note leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-243598 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

SourceCodester Sticky Notes App 1.0 is vulnerable to SQL injection in the delete-note.php file. This flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate database queries.

A proof-of-concept exploit has been published for this vulnerability, though it is not in CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Sanitize the note argument in delete-note.php and use parameterized queries to prevent 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-2023-5792 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.