CVE-2023-1407 SourceCodester Student Study Center Desk Management System manage_user.php sql injection

Medium 4.7 Published 15 Mar 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in manage_user.php to read or modify database contents, requiring administrative permissions.

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

What is CVE-2023-1407?

CVE-2023-1407 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Student Study Center Desk Management System, published on 15 Mar 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester Student Study Center Desk Management System 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /admin/user/manage_user.php. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-223111.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1407?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oretnom23 Student Study Center Desk Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1407?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1407 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-2023-1407 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1407 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-52x3-hfmq-fxmq.