CVE-2023-3478 IBOS OA Add User edit&op=member actionEdit sql injection
Remote attackers with permissions can exploit SQL injection in the Add User handler to read or modify database contents.
- 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-2023-3478?
CVE-2023-3478 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in IBOS OA, published on 30 Jun 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in IBOS OA 4.5.5. Affected by this vulnerability is the function actionEdit of the file ?r=dashboard/roleadmin/edit&op=member of the component Add User Handler. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-232759. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-3478?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibos Ibos.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3478?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-3478 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-2023-3478 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-3478 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in IBOS OA
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ghq6-mwc8-hg9r.