CVE-2023-0679 SourceCodester Canteen Management System removeUser.php sql injection

Medium 5.0 Published 6 Feb 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in removeUser.php to read or modify database contents, requiring authentication.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-0679?

CVE-2023-0679 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Canteen Management System, published on 6 Feb 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Canteen Management System 1.0. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file removeUser.php. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-220220.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-0679?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Canteen Management System Project Canteen Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0679?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-0679 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2023-0679 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-0679 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-47vg-jqf6-p59f.