How severe is CVE-2023-1962?

CVE-2023-1962 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-1962 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-1962?

CVE-2023-1962 affects Mayurik Best Online News Portal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1962?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-1962 published?

CVE-2023-1962 was published on 2023-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-1962

CVE-2023-1962 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mayurik Best Online News Portal with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Mayurik Best Online News Portal
Published: 2023-04-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester Best Online News Portal 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /admin/forgot-password.php of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument username leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-225361 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1962?: A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester Best Online News Portal 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /admin/forgot-password.php of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument username leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-225361 was assigned to this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-1962?: CVE-2023-1962 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-1962 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-1962?: CVE-2023-1962 affects Mayurik Best Online News Portal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1962?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-1962 published?: CVE-2023-1962 was published on 2023-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mayurik:best_online_news_portal:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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