CVE-2023-2596

Name: CVE-2023-2596
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-09T13:15:18.043+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-2596 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Online Reviewer System 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /reviewer/system/system/admins/manage/users/user-update.php of the component GET Parameter Handler. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Online Reviewer System 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /reviewer/system/system/admins/manage/users/user-update.php of the component GET Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument user_id leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-228398 is the identifier 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

0.83%

53.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Janobe	Online Reviewer System	1.0

References

https://github.com/rick13795/bug_report/blob/main/SQLi-1.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.228398Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.228398Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/rick13795/bug_report/blob/main/SQLi-1.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.228398Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.228398Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: May 9, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2596?

How severe is CVE-2023-2596?

CVE-2023-2596 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2596?

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Source: NVD / NIST