CVE-2023-1440

Name: CVE-2023-1440
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-17T07:15:10.183+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-1440 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in SourceCodester Automatic Question Paper Generator System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file users/user/manage_user.php of the component GET Parameter Handler. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in SourceCodester Automatic Question Paper Generator System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file users/user/manage_user.php of the component GET Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-223284.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.78%

51.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Automatic Question Paper Generator System Project	Automatic Question Paper Generator System	1.0

References

https://github.com/gxu-yuan/bug_report/blob/main/SQLi-1.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.223284Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.223284Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/gxu-yuan/bug_report/blob/main/SQLi-1.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.223284Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.223284Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 17, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1440?

How severe is CVE-2023-1440?

CVE-2023-1440 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1440?

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Source: NVD / NIST