CVE-2023-0785 SourceCodester Best Online News Portal check_availability.php information exposure

Low 3.7 Published 12 Feb 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit a vulnerability in check_availability.php to expose sensitive information via data queries.

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

What is CVE-2023-0785?

CVE-2023-0785 is a low-severity vulnerability in SourceCodester Best Online News Portal, published on 12 Feb 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SourceCodester Best Online News Portal 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file check_availability.php. The manipulation of the argument username leads to exposure of sensitive information through data queries. The attack can be launched remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-220645 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-202

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-0785?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mayurik Best Online News Portal.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0785?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-0785 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-0785 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-0785 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6636-xfj2-vp52.