CVE-2023-3147 SourceCodester Online Discussion Forum Site view_category.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 7 Jun 2023 Updated 6 Jan 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the admin category view to read 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-2023-3147?

CVE-2023-3147 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Online Discussion Forum Site, published on 7 Jun 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Online Discussion Forum Site 1.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file admin\categories\view_category.php. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-231016.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-3147?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Razormist Online Discussion Forum Site.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3147?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-3147 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-2023-3147 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-3147 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ccf8-hcrh-rjp9.