CVE-2023-23753 Extension - vi-solutions - Visforms Base Package for Joomla 3

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An attacker can exploit SQL injection in the Visforms Base Package for Joomla 3 to read, modify, and delete database data.

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-2023-23753?

CVE-2023-23753 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in vi-solutions Visforms Base Package for Joomla 3, published on 23 Apr 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The 'Visforms Base Package for Joomla 3' extension is vulnerable to SQL Injection as concatenation is used to construct an SQL Query. An attacker can interact with the database and could be able to read, modify and delete data on it.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-23753?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Vi-Solutions Visforms.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23753?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-23753 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-2023-23753 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-23753 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4p44-77qc-whqh.

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