CVE-2023-1962 SourceCodester Best Online News Portal POST Parameter forgot-password.php sql injection

High 7.3 Published 9 Apr 2023 Updated 22 Nov 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the forgot-password feature to read or modify database contents.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-1962?

CVE-2023-1962 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Best Online News Portal, published on 9 Apr 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester Best Online News Portal 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /admin/forgot-password.php of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument username 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-225361 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1962?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mayurik Best Online News Portal.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1962?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1962 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-2023-1962 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-1962 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cwj9-3phc-v686.