CVE-2023-3004 SourceCodester Simple Chat System POST Parameter sql injection
Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the chat system's message reading endpoint to access 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-2023-3004?
CVE-2023-3004 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Simple Chat System, published on 31 May 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in SourceCodester Simple Chat System 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /ajax.php?action=read_msg of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument convo_id leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-230348.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-3004?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Simple Chat System Project Simple Chat System.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3004?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-3004 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-2023-3004 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-3004 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3j8m-4wcj-vrx5.