CVE-2023-2218 SourceCodester Task Reminder System manage_user.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 21 Apr 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in manage_user.php to read or modify database contents in SourceCodester Task Reminder 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-2023-2218?

CVE-2023-2218 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 has been found in SourceCodester Task Reminder System 1.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /admin/user/manage_user.php. The manipulation of the argument id 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-226984.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-2218?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Task Reminder System Project Task Reminder System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2218?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-2218 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-2023-2218 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-2218 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8gfm-33ch-4g7g.