Is CVE-2023-6658 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-6658 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-6658 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-6658 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-6658?

CVE-2023-6658 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-6658

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester Simple Student Attendance System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file ajax-api.php?action=save_attendance. The manipulation of the argument class_id leads to sql injection. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-247366 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in SourceCodester Simple Student Attendance System 1.0 allows for SQL injection via the class_id parameter in ajax-api.php. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this critical flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to compromise the database. It is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should apply available patches or updates provided by the vendor for the Simple Student Attendance System. If no patch is available, restrict access to the affected file and implement input validation.

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-2023-6658 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.