Is CVE-2023-6771 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-6771 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-6771 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-6771 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-6771?

CVE-2023-6771 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-6771

CWE-89Published: December 13, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in SourceCodester Simple Student Attendance System 1.0. This issue affects the function save_attendance of the file actions.class.php. The manipulation of the argument sid leads to sql injection. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-247907.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

SourceCodester Simple Student Attendance System 1.0 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the save_attendance function. This critical flaw allows unauthorized database manipulation and carries a 9.8 CVSS score.

While no specific weaponized exploit is noted, the vulnerability has been disclosed publicly. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Implement input sanitization for the sid argument or upgrade to a patched version if available.

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-2023-6771 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.