CVE-2023-1293 SourceCodester Online Graduate Tracer System admin_cs.php mysqli_query sql injection

Medium 5.0 Published 9 Mar 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in admin_cs.php to read or modify database contents, requiring high complexity and permissions.

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-2023-1293?

CVE-2023-1293 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Online Graduate Tracer 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 was found in SourceCodester Online Graduate Tracer System 1.0 and classified as critical. This issue affects the function mysqli_query of the file admin_cs.php. The manipulation leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated 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 associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-222647.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1293?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Online Graduate Tracer System Project Online Graduate Tracer System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1293?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1293 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-2023-1293 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1293 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-689x-h5c5-3rx4.