CVE-2023-2694 SourceCodester Online Exam System POST Parameter data sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 14 May 2023 Updated 22 Nov 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the POST parameter handler to read or modify database contents in the Online Exam 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-2023-2694?

CVE-2023-2694 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Online Exam System, published on 14 May 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 Online Exam System 1.0. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file /dosen/data of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument columns[1][data] 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-228975.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-2694?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Online Exam System Project Online Exam System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2694?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-2694 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-2023-2694 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-2694 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jh9p-9m6g-cwmp.