CVE-2023-3038 HelpDezk Community improper authorization

Critical 9.8 Published 4 Oct 2023 Updated 19 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can extract all application data via SQL injection in the jsonGrid route of HelpDezk Community.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-3038?

CVE-2023-3038 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in HelpDezk Community, published on 4 Oct 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in HelpDezk Community affecting version 1.1.10. This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to send a specially crafted SQL query to the rows parameter of the jsonGrid route and extract all the information stored in the application.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-3038?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Helpdezk Helpdezk.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3038?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-3038 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-2023-3038 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-3038 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mmm9-vvx7-fjr6.