CVE-2023-5580: A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Library System 1.0

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MEDIUM 6.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-5580 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting library system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Library System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file index.php. The manipulation of the argument category leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-242145 was assigned to this vulnerability.

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 45%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2023-10-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: library system project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-10-14 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

library system project library 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 library-system || rpm -q library-system || library-system --version

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

apt-cache madison library-system sudo apt install library-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold library-system

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

dnf --showduplicates list library-system sudo dnf downgrade library-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add library-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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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-5580?

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

Is CVE-2023-5580 being exploited?

CVE-2023-5580 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-2023-5580 affect?

CVE-2023-5580 affects library system. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Library System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file index.php. The manipulation of the argument category leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the

How urgent is CVE-2023-5580?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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References

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