CVE-2023-1466 SourceCodester Student Study Center Desk Management System view_student sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 17 Mar 2023 Updated 26 Feb 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the view_student function to read or modify database contents in the Student Study Center Desk 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-2023-1466?

CVE-2023-1466 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Student Study Center Desk 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 Student Study Center Desk Management System 1.0. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function view_student of the file admin/?page=students/view_student. The manipulation of the argument id with the input 3' AND (SELECT 2100 FROM (SELECT(SLEEP(5)))FWlC) AND 'butz'='butz leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-223325 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1466?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oretnom23 Student Study Center Desk Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1466?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1466 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-2023-1466 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1466 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w3w2-396g-wrc6.