CVE-2023-2696

Name: CVE-2023-2696
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-14T11:15:08.837+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.82%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-2696 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Online Exam System 1.0. It has been rated as critical. EPSS estimates a 0.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Online Exam System 1.0. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /matkul/data of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument columns[1][data] leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-228977 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

0.82%

52.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Online Exam System Project	Online Exam System	1.0

References

https://github.com/tht1997/CVE_2023/blob/main/Lost%20and%20Found%20Information%20System/img/matkul_data.pngExploit
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.228977Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.228977Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/tht1997/CVE_2023/blob/main/Lost%20and%20Found%20Information%20System/img/matkul_data.pngExploit
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.228977Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.228977Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: May 14, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2696?

How severe is CVE-2023-2696?

CVE-2023-2696 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2696?

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Source: NVD / NIST