CVE-2023-1962

Name: CVE-2023-1962
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-09T08:15:07.437+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-1962 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester Best Online News Portal 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /admin/forgot-password.php of the component POST Parameter Handler. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester Best Online News Portal 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /admin/forgot-password.php of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument username leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-225361 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.81%

52.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mayurik	Best Online News Portal	1.0

References

https://github.com/PEOIzEve/bug_report/blob/main/SQLi-1.mdExploit
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.225361Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.225361Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/PEOIzEve/bug_report/blob/main/SQLi-1.mdExploit
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.225361Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.225361Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 9, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1962?

How severe is CVE-2023-1962?

CVE-2023-1962 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1962?

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Source: NVD / NIST