How severe is CVE-2023-40852?

CVE-2023-40852 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-40852 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.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40852?

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

When was CVE-2023-40852 published?

CVE-2023-40852 was published on 2023-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40852

CVE-2023-40852 is a critical-severity vulnerability in User Registration & Login And User Management System With Admin Panel Project User Registration & Login And User Management System With Admin Panel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: User Registration & Login And User Management System With Admin Panel Project User Registration & Login And User Management System With Admin Panel
Published: 2023-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SQL Injection vulnerability in Phpgurukul User Registration & Login and User Management System With admin panel 3.0 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via crafted string in the admin user name field on the admin log in page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40852?: SQL Injection vulnerability in Phpgurukul User Registration & Login and User Management System With admin panel 3.0 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via crafted string in the admin user name field on the admin log in page.
How severe is CVE-2023-40852?: CVE-2023-40852 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-40852 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-2023-40852?: CVE-2023-40852 affects User Registration & Login And User Management System With Admin Panel Project User Registration & Login And User Management System With Admin Panel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40852?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-40852 published?: CVE-2023-40852 was published on 2023-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51695

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:user_registration_\&_login_and_user_management_system_with_admin_panel_project:user_registration_\&_login_and_user_management_system_with_admin_panel:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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