How severe is CVE-2023-38890?

CVE-2023-38890 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-38890 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38890?

CVE-2023-38890 affects Phpgurukul Online Shopping Portal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38890?

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-2023-38890 published?

CVE-2023-38890 was published on 2023-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38890

CVE-2023-38890 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpgurukul Online Shopping Portal with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Phpgurukul Online Shopping Portal
Published: 2023-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38890?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2023-38890?: CVE-2023-38890 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-38890 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38890?: CVE-2023-38890 affects Phpgurukul Online Shopping Portal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38890?: 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-2023-38890 published?: CVE-2023-38890 was published on 2023-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpgurukul:online_shopping_portal:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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