CVE-2023-2642 SourceCodester Online Exam System GET Parameter updateCourse.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 11 May 2023 Updated 24 Jan 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the updateCourse.php script to read or modify database contents.

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-2023-2642?

CVE-2023-2642 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Online Exam System, published on 11 May 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Online Exam System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file adminpanel/admin/facebox_modal/updateCourse.php of the component GET Parameter Handler. 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-228771.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-2642?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Online Exam System Project Online Exam System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2642?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-2642 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-2023-2642 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-2642 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p9xj-vr8q-cxmp.