CVE-2023-3340 SourceCodester Online School Fees System GET Parameter ajx.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 20 Jun 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the ajx.php GET parameter to read or modify database contents in the Online School Fees 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-2023-3340?

CVE-2023-3340 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Online School Fees System, published on 20 Jun 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 School Fees System 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file ajx.php of the component GET Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument name_startsWith 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-232016.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-3340?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Online School Fees System Project Online School Fees System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3340?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-3340 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-2023-3340 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-3340 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jgw9-3fgq-88g4.