CVE-2023-1459 SourceCodester Canteen Management System changeUsername.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 17 Mar 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in changeUsername.php to read or modify database contents in SourceCodester Canteen 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-2023-1459?

CVE-2023-1459 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Canteen Management 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 was found in SourceCodester Canteen Management System 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file changeUsername.php. The manipulation of the argument username leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-223304.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1459?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Canteen Management System Project Canteen Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1459?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1459 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-2023-1459 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1459 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5hhr-v562-5x3r.