CVE-2023-28838 GLPI vulnerable to SQL injection through dynamic reports

Critical 9.6 Published Updated

Authenticated users with report access can perform SQL injection to extract database data or write a webshell on the server.

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-2023-28838?

CVE-2023-28838 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Glpi-Project Glpi, published on 5 Apr 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

GLPI is a free asset and IT management software package. Starting in version 0.50 and prior to versions 9.5.13 and 10.0.7, a SQL Injection vulnerability allow users with access rights to statistics or reports to extract all data from database and, in some cases, write a webshell on the server. Versions 9.5.13 and 10.0.7 contain a patch for this issue. As a workaround, remove `Assistance > Statistics` and `Tools > Reports` read rights from every user.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-28838?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Glpi-Project Glpi.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28838?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-28838 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-2023-28838 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-28838 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Glpi-Project Glpi vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2c7r-gf38-358f, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-28838.

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