CVE-2023-2643: A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester File Tracker Manager System 1.0

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MEDIUM 6.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-2643 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting file tracker manager system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester File Tracker Manager System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file register/update_password.php of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument new_password leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-228772.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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	0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2023-05-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: file tracker manager system project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-05-11 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

file tracker manager system project file tracker manager 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 file-tracker-manager-system || rpm -q file-tracker-manager-system || file-tracker-manager-system --version

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

apt-cache madison file-tracker-manager-system sudo apt install file-tracker-manager-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold file-tracker-manager-system

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

dnf --showduplicates list file-tracker-manager-system sudo dnf downgrade file-tracker-manager-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add file-tracker-manager-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-2023-2643?

file tracker manager system: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-2643 being exploited?

CVE-2023-2643 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-2023-2643 affect?

CVE-2023-2643 affects file tracker manager system. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester File Tracker Manager System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file register/update_password.php of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation o

How urgent is CVE-2023-2643?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-2678 LOW 3.5 DOWNGRADE A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester File Tracker Manager System 1.0 and classified as problematic

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