CVE-2023-22900 Thinking Software Technology Co., Ltd. Efence - SQL Injection

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can inject SQL commands via the login function to access, modify, or delete database contents.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-22900?

CVE-2023-22900 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Thinking Software Technology Co., Ltd. Efence, published on 31 Jan 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Efence login function has insufficient validation for user input. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to inject arbitrary SQL commands to access, modify or delete database.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-22900?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Thinkingsoftware Efence.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22900?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-22900 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-2023-22900 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-22900 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c627-m84w-ghj6.

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