CVE-2023-40956 SQL injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

A remote authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code via SQL injection in the name parameter of the main controller.

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-2023-40956?

CVE-2023-40956 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Sep 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A SQL injection vulnerability in Cloudroits Website Job Search v.15.0 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code via the name parameter in controllers/main.py component.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40956?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cloudroits Wesite Job Search.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40956?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-40956 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-2023-40956 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-40956 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-45vj-ppvp-9gq3.

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