CVE-2023-1908 SourceCodester Simple Mobile Comparison Website GET Parameter view_category.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 6 Apr 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Attackers can exploit SQL injection in the view_category.php script to read or modify database contents remotely.

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-2023-1908?

CVE-2023-1908 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Simple Mobile Comparison Website, published on 6 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 Simple Mobile Comparison Website 1.0. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file /admin/categories/view_category.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. VDB-225150 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1908?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Simple Mobile Comparison Website Project Simple Mobile Comparison Website.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1908?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1908 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-2023-1908 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1908 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9824-r6qm-c636.