CVE-2023-1440 SourceCodester Automatic Question Paper Generator System GET Parameter manage_user.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 17 Mar 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the manage_user.php script 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-2023-1440?

CVE-2023-1440 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Automatic Question Paper Generator 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, was found in SourceCodester Automatic Question Paper Generator System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file users/user/manage_user.php of the component GET Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-223284.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1440?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Automatic Question Paper Generator System Project Automatic Question Paper Generator System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1440?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1440 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-2023-1440 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1440 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v4rx-wf4j-mpqv.