CVE-2023-4184 SourceCodester Inventory Management System sell_return.php sql injection

High 7.3 Published 6 Aug 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in sell_return.php to read or modify database contents in SourceCodester Inventory Management System.

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-2023-4184?

CVE-2023-4184 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Inventory Management System, published on 6 Aug 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Inventory Management System 1.0 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file sell_return.php. The manipulation of the argument pid leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-236219.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-4184?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Inventory Management System Project Inventory Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4184?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-4184 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-2023-4184 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-4184 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rf22-xfqf-mwjc.