CVE-2023-40954 SQL injection in n/a
A remote attacker can exploit SQL injection in the recency parameter to gain privileges and access data in the Dynamic Progress Bar library.
- 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-2023-40954?
CVE-2023-40954 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Dec 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A SQL injection vulnerability in Grzegorz Marczynski Dynamic Progress Bar (aka web_progress) v. 11.0 through 11.0.2, v12.0 through v12.0.2, v.13.0 through v13.0.2, v.14.0 through v14.0.2.1, v.15.0 through v15.0.2, and v16.0 through v16.0.2.1 allows a remote attacker to gain privileges via the recency parameter in models/web_progress.py component.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40954?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gmarczynski Dynamic Progress Bar.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40954?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-40954 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-2023-40954 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-40954 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2qwv-4qw2-9pcq.