CVE-2023-2144 Campcodes Online Thesis Archiving System view_department.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 18 Apr 2023 Updated 5 Feb 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the view_department.php file to read or modify database contents.

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-2023-2144?

CVE-2023-2144 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Campcodes Online Thesis Archiving System, published on 18 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 Campcodes Online Thesis Archiving System 1.0 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /admin/departments/view_department.php. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-226265 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-2144?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Online Thesis Archiving System Project Online Thesis Archiving System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2144?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-2144 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-2023-2144 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-2144 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-74x2-78r6-848v.