Is CVE-2023-7157 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-7157 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-7157 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-7157 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-7157?

CVE-2023-7157 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-7157

CWE-89Published: December 29, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Free and Open Source Inventory Management System 1.0 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /app/ajax/sell_return_data.php. The manipulation of the argument columns[0][data] leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-249179.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A critical SQL injection vulnerability exists in the Free and Open Source Inventory Management System 1.0. An attacker can remotely manipulate database queries through the columns[0][data] argument, leading to a CVSS score of 9.8.

While public exploit information is available, this vulnerability is not currently tracked in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Users should apply any available patches or updates provided by the vendor for this system.

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-2023-7157 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.