CVE-2023-2217 SourceCodester Task Reminder System manage_reminder.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 21 Apr 2023 Updated 4 Feb 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the reminder management script 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-2023-2217?

CVE-2023-2217 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Task Reminder System, published on 21 Apr 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in SourceCodester Task Reminder System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin/reminders/manage_reminder.php. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-226983.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-2217?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Task Reminder System Project Task Reminder System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2217?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-2217 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-2023-2217 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-2217 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g593-5x6p-r7jw.