CVE-2023-40946

Name: CVE-2023-40946
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-11T20:15:10.77+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-40946 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Schoolmate 1.3 is vulnerable to SQL Injection in the variable $username from SESSION in ValidateLogin.php.. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Schoolmate 1.3 is vulnerable to SQL Injection in the variable $username from SESSION in ValidateLogin.php.

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

0.63%

45.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Schoolmate Project	Schoolmate	1.3

References

https://github.com/KLSEHB/vulnerability-report/blob/main/Schoolmate_CVE-2023-40946Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/KLSEHB/vulnerability-report/blob/main/Schoolmate_CVE-2023-40946Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 11, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40946?

Schoolmate 1.3 is vulnerable to SQL Injection in the variable $username from SESSION in ValidateLogin.php.

How severe is CVE-2023-40946?

CVE-2023-40946 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40946?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-40946?

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Source: NVD / NIST