CVE-2023-22959 SQL injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published 11 Jan 2023 Updated 7 Apr 2025

SQL injection in WebChess allows attackers to manipulate database queries via input fields, potentially exposing or altering data.

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-2023-22959?

CVE-2023-22959 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Jan 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

WebChess through 0.9.0 and 1.0.0.rc2 allows SQL injection: mainmenu.php, chess.php, and opponentspassword.php (txtFirstName, txtLastName).

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-22959?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Webchess Project Webchess.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22959?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-22959 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-2023-22959 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-22959 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-36p2-3xmm-mxrv.