CVE-2023-38890Public exploitNetwork attack vector

Arbitrary SQL execution via login username injection

Published Aug 18, 2023 · Updated Dec 8, 2025

SQL injection in PHPGurukul Online Shopping Portal 3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL through the login form. The login handler fails to neutralize SQL syntax in the submitted username value, so crafted input changes the database query logic. The demonstrated time-based path requires an application account; another referenced exploit bypasses administrator login and uploads a PHP command shell.

CVSS severity8.8
High
EPSS probability1.42%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

SQL injection in PHPGurukul Online Shopping Portal 3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL through the login form. The login handler fails to neutralize SQL syntax in the submitted username value, so crafted input changes the database query logic. The demonstrated time-based path requires an application account; another referenced exploit bypasses administrator login and uploads a PHP command shell.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-38890
Published
Aug 18, 2023
Updated
Dec 8, 2025
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-89, T1190, T1505.003
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Aug 18, 2023CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Dec 8, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

8.8NIST NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitPublished

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-89Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application
T1505.003Web Shell

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