CVE-2023-2660 SourceCodester Online Computer and Laptop Store view_categories.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 11 May 2023 Updated 24 Jan 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in view_categories.php to read or modify database contents in SourceCodester Online Computer and Laptop Store.

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-2023-2660?

CVE-2023-2660 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Online Computer and Laptop Store, 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 has been found in SourceCodester Online Computer and Laptop Store 1.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file view_categories.php. The manipulation of the argument c leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-228802 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-79, CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-2660?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oretnom23 Online Computer and Laptop Store.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2660?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-2660 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-2023-2660 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-2660 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pm6r-6p9q-w5rf.