CVE-2023-1846 SourceCodester Online Payroll System deduction_row.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 5 Apr 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the deduction_row.php file to read or modify payroll data.

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-2023-1846?

CVE-2023-1846 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Online Payroll System, published on 5 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 Online Payroll System 1.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /admin/deduction_row.php. 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. VDB-224986 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1846?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Online Payroll System Project Online Payroll System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1846?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1846 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-2023-1846 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1846 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wvx3-7wwj-36f8.