CVE-2023-2366 SourceCodester Faculty Evaluation System sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 28 Apr 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the delete_class action to read or modify database contents in the Faculty Evaluation 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-2023-2366?

CVE-2023-2366 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Faculty Evaluation System, published on 28 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 SourceCodester Faculty Evaluation System 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file ajax.php?action=delete_class. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-227642 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-2366?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Faculty Evaluation System Project Faculty Evaluation System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2366?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-2366 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-2023-2366 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-2366 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mc8r-q9m6-x988.