CVE-2023-1740 SourceCodester Air Cargo Management System GET Parameter manage_user.php sql injection

Medium 4.7 Published 30 Mar 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Attackers can exploit SQL injection in the Air Cargo Management System to read or modify database contents via the manage_user.php script.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-1740?

CVE-2023-1740 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Air Cargo Management System, published on 30 Mar 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Air Cargo Management System 1.0. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file admin/user/manage_user.php of the component GET Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-224628.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1740?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Air Cargo Management System Project Air Cargo Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1740?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1740 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-2023-1740 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1740 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mp63-22rm-p92x.