CVE-2023-1592 SourceCodester Automatic Question Paper Generator System GET Parameter view_class.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 23 Mar 2023 Updated 22 Nov 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the view_class.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-2023-1592?

CVE-2023-1592 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Automatic Question Paper Generator System, published on 23 Mar 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester Automatic Question Paper Generator System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file admin/courses/view_class.php of the component GET Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-223660.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1592?

It affects 1 product.

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

How do I fix CVE-2023-1592?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1592 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-2023-1592 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1592 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-62pw-j9rf-9fw8.