CVE-2023-40946 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An attacker can exploit SQL injection in the login validation process to access or modify database information.

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

What is CVE-2023-40946?

CVE-2023-40946 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Sep 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Schoolmate 1.3 is vulnerable to SQL Injection in the variable $username from SESSION in ValidateLogin.php.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40946?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Schoolmate Project Schoolmate.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40946?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-40946 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-2023-40946 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-40946 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9j5r-c373-j3c7.

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