CVE-2023-1984 SourceCodester Complaint Management System POST Parameter check_availability.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 11 Apr 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the email parameter to read or modify database contents in the Complaint Management System.

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-2023-1984?

CVE-2023-1984 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Complaint Management System, published on 11 Apr 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester Complaint Management System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /users/check_availability.php of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument email leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-225532.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1984?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Complaint Management System Project Complaint Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1984?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1984 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-2023-1984 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1984 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rchj-mj52-f828.