CVE-2023-2367 SourceCodester Faculty Evaluation System manage_academic.php sql injection

Medium 4.7 Published 28 Apr 2023 Updated 30 Jan 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the academic management module to read or modify database contents.

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

What is CVE-2023-2367?

CVE-2023-2367 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Faculty Evaluation System, published on 28 Apr 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Faculty Evaluation System 1.0. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin/manage_academic.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-227643.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-2367?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Faculty Evaluation System Project Faculty Evaluation System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2367?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-2367 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-2023-2367 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-2367 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jg4q-qmf8-rvm7.