CVE-2023-1291 SourceCodester Sales Tracker Management System manage_client.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 9 Mar 2023 Updated 28 Feb 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in manage_client.php to read or modify database contents in SourceCodester Sales Tracker Management System.

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-2023-1291?

CVE-2023-1291 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Sales Tracker Management System, published on 9 Mar 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in SourceCodester Sales Tracker Management System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file admin/clients/manage_client.php. The manipulation of the argument id 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-222645 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1291?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sales Tracker Management System Project Sales Tracker Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1291?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1291 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-2023-1291 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1291 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fc3w-xxcj-c235.