How severe is CVE-2023-2693?

CVE-2023-2693 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-2693 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-2023-2693?

CVE-2023-2693 affects Online Exam System Project Online Exam System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2693?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-2693 published?

CVE-2023-2693 was published on 2023-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2693

CVE-2023-2693 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Online Exam System Project Online Exam System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Online Exam System Project Online Exam System
Published: 2023-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Online Exam System 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /mahasiswa/data of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument columns[1][data] leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-228974 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2693?: A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Online Exam System 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /mahasiswa/data of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument columns[1][data] leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-228974 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-2693?: CVE-2023-2693 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-2693 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-2023-2693?: CVE-2023-2693 affects Online Exam System Project Online Exam System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2693?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-2693 published?: CVE-2023-2693 was published on 2023-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:online_exam_system_project:online_exam_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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