CVE-2023-2696 SourceCodester Online Exam System POST Parameter data sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 14 May 2023 Updated 2 Aug 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-2023-2696?

CVE-2023-2696 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 rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /matkul/data of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument columns[1][data] leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-228977 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-2696?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Online Exam System Project Online Exam System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2696?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-2696 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-2023-2696 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-2696 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9rg5-j547-52h9.