CVE-2023-1666 SourceCodester Automatic Question Paper Generator System GET Parameter view_class.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 27 Mar 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the view_class.php GET parameter 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-2023-1666?

CVE-2023-1666 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Automatic Question Paper Generator System, published on 27 Mar 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Automatic Question Paper Generator System 1.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file users/classes/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 exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-224104.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1666?

It affects 1 product.

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

How do I fix CVE-2023-1666?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1666 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-2023-1666 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1666 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cf8w-gr5j-6gw6.