CVE-2023-1556 SourceCodester Judging Management System summary_results.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in summary_results.php to read or modify database contents in the Judging 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-2023-1556?

CVE-2023-1556 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Judging Management System, published on 22 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 Judging Management System 1.0. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file summary_results.php. The manipulation of the argument main_event_id leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-223549 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1556?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Judging Management System Project Judging Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1556?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1556 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-2023-1556 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1556 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hfgr-rp42-29cp.

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