CVE-2023-2108 SourceCodester Judging Management System edit_contestant.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 16 Apr 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in edit_contestant.php to read or modify database contents in the Judging 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-2023-2108?

CVE-2023-2108 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Judging Management System, published on 16 Apr 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Judging Management System 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file edit_contestant.php. The manipulation of the argument contestant_id leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-226147.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-2108?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Judging Management System Project Judging Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2108?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-2108 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-2023-2108 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-2108 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-57ww-j7x7-gc76.