CVE-2023-38890

Name: CVE-2023-38890
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-18T19:15:12.69+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38890 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Online Shopping Portal Project 3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands/queries via the login form, leading to unauthorized access and potential data manipulation. This vulnerability arises due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the username field, enabling SQL Injection attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Online Shopping Portal Project 3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands/queries via the login form, leading to unauthorized access and potential data manipulation. This vulnerability arises due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the username field, enabling SQL Injection attacks.

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

0.98%

57.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phpgurukul	Online Shopping Portal	3.1

References

https://github.com/akshadjoshi/CVE-2023-38890Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://tagmachan.com/online-shopping-portal-3-1-sql-injection-to-remote-code-execution-unauthenticated.tagox
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50029
https://github.com/akshadjoshi/CVE-2023-38890Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 18, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38890?

How severe is CVE-2023-38890?

CVE-2023-38890 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38890?

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Source: NVD / NIST