CVE-2023-33440 Code injection in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via the save_user action in the Faculty Evaluation System, potentially compromising the server.

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

What is CVE-2023-33440?

CVE-2023-33440 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 May 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Sourcecodester Faculty Evaluation System v1.0 is vulnerable to arbitrary code execution via /eval/ajax.php?action=save_user.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-33440?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Faculty Evaluation System Project Faculty Evaluation System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-33440?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-33440 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2023-33440 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-33440 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-966v-xccm-p63c.

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