CVE-2023-1850 SourceCodester Online Payroll System login.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 5 Apr 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the login form to access 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-2023-1850?

CVE-2023-1850 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 rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /admin/login.php. The manipulation of the argument username leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-224990 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1850?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Online Payroll System Project Online Payroll System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1850?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1850 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-2023-1850 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1850 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hpj4-qfr8-jq7w.