Is CVE-2024-3423 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-3423 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-3423 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-3423 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-3423?

CVE-2024-3423 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-3423

CWE-89Published: April 7, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Online Courseware 1.0. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file admin/activateteach.php. The manipulation of the argument selector 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-259595.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

SourceCodester Online Courseware 1.0 is affected by a SQL injection vulnerability in the admin/activateteach.php file. The critical severity rating reflects the potential for full database compromise via remote exploitation.

The flaw is remotely exploitable and is not currently tracked in the KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Update the software to the latest version to address the vulnerability in the affected file.

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-2024-3423 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.