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Online Reviewer System CVE-2023-2596

MEDIUM
SQL Injection (CWE-89)
2023-05-09 cna@vuldb.com
6.3
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Parameterized queries, prepared statements
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Persistence

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.07%.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker could execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database by sending crafted requests to the affected application.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Online Reviewer System 1.0 and classified as critical. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Use parameterized queries/prepared statements. Never concatenate user input into SQL. Apply least-privilege database permissions.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as SQL Injection (CWE-89), which allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database. 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. Affected products include: Janobe Online Reviewer System.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 6.3 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
Low

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.1%
Top 79% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.1%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

52
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +32
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

SQL injection exploits the way applications construct database queries by mixing user input directly into SQL statements.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:janobe:online_reviewer_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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CVE-2026-109620 MEDIUM POC
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CVE-2026-2166 MEDIUM POC
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CVE-2026-2195 MEDIUM POC
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SQL injection in Online Reviewer System 1.0 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to manipulate the test_id parameter

CVE-2026-2221 MEDIUM POC
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CVE-2026-2220 MEDIUM POC
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SQL injection in code-projects Online Reviewer System 1.0 via the difficulty_id parameter in /system/system/admins/asses

CVE-2026-2199 MEDIUM POC
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CVE-2026-2198 MEDIUM POC
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SQL injection in code-projects Online Reviewer System 1.0 via the difficulty_id parameter in /system/system/admins/asses

CVE-2026-2197 MEDIUM POC
5.5 Feb 09

SQL injection in code-projects Online Reviewer System 1.0 allows remote attackers to manipulate the test_id parameter in

CVE-2026-2196 MEDIUM POC
5.5 Feb 09

SQL injection in code-projects Online Reviewer System 1.0 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to manipulate the test

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