Is CVE-2023-7097 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-7097 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-7097 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-7097 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-7097?

CVE-2023-7097 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-7097

CWE-89Published: December 25, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in code-projects Water Billing System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /addbill.php. The manipulation of the argument owners_id leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-248949 was assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability is a SQL injection flaw in the Water Billing System 1.0 that allows remote attackers to manipulate database queries via the owners_id argument. With a CVSS score of 9.8, it is considered critical as it provides full access to the underlying data. No public exploitation has been confirmed, but the high severity makes it a significant risk.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, though it is remotely exploitable due to the network-based attack vector and low complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should ensure they are running the latest version of the Water Billing System and apply any available security patches provided by the vendor.

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-2023-7097 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.