Is CVE-2023-6657 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-6657 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-6657 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-6657 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-6657?

CVE-2023-6657 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-6657

CWE-89Published: December 10, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Simple Student Attendance System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /modals/student_form.php. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-247365 was assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A critical SQL injection vulnerability exists in the student_form.php file of SourceCodester Simple Student Attendance System 1.0. This flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate the id parameter to execute arbitrary SQL commands. The high CVSS score reflects the potential for full system compromise.

No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable due to the network vector and low complexity.

Recommended Action

Update to the latest version of the software if a patch is available. Otherwise, implement strict input sanitization for the id parameter in student_form.php.

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-2023-6657 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.