CVE-2023-3457 SourceCodester Shopping Website index.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 29 Jun 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the username parameter to read or modify database contents in SourceCodester Shopping Website.

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-2023-3457?

CVE-2023-3457 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Shopping Website, published on 29 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 Shopping Website 1.0. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file index.php. The manipulation of the argument username leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-232674 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-3457?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sanchitkmr Shopping Website.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3457?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-3457 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-2023-3457 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-3457 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cr63-g524-3rp9.