CVE-2023-1791: A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Simple Task Allocation System 1.0 and classified as critical

Routine

MEDIUM 6.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-1791 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting simple task allocation system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Simple Task Allocation System 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file manage_user.php. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-224743.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 51%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2023-04-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: simple task allocation system project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-04-02 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

simple task allocation system project simple task allocation system DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy simple-task-allocation-system || rpm -q simple-task-allocation-system || simple-task-allocation-system --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison simple-task-allocation-system sudo apt install simple-task-allocation-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold simple-task-allocation-system

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list simple-task-allocation-system sudo dnf downgrade simple-task-allocation-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add simple-task-allocation-system

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-1791?

simple task allocation system: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-1791 being exploited?

CVE-2023-1791 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-1791 affect?

CVE-2023-1791 affects simple task allocation system. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Simple Task Allocation System 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file manage_user.php. The manipulation of the argument id leads

How urgent is CVE-2023-1791?

Priority 34/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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