CVE-2023-1439 SourceCodester Medicine Tracker System GET Parameter view_details.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 17 Mar 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the view_details.php GET parameter to read or modify database contents.

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-2023-1439?

CVE-2023-1439 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Medicine Tracker System, published on 17 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, has been found in SourceCodester Medicine Tracker System 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file medicines/view_details.php of the component GET Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument GET leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-223283.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1439?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Medicine Tracker System Project Medicine Tracker System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1439?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1439 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-2023-1439 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1439 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gvxv-225p-8442.