CVE-2023-1791 SourceCodester Simple Task Allocation System manage_user.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in manage_user.php to read or modify database contents in the Simple Task Allocation 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-2023-1791?

CVE-2023-1791 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Simple Task Allocation System, published on 2 Apr 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 Simple Task Allocation System 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file manage_user.php. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-224743.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1791?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Simple Task Allocation System Project Simple Task Allocation System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1791?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1791 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-2023-1791 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1791 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w5cc-jw53-c2fj.

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