CVE-2023-1849 SourceCodester Online Payroll System cashadvance_row.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 5 Apr 2023 Updated 22 Nov 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the cashadvance_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-2023-1849?

CVE-2023-1849 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 was found in SourceCodester Online Payroll System 1.0. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /admin/cashadvance_row.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 identifier VDB-224989 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1849?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Online Payroll System Project Online Payroll System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1849?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1849 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-2023-1849 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-1849 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-245m-v6j6-g3gr.