CVE-2023-4199 SourceCodester Inventory Management System catagory_data.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 7 Aug 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

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

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-2023-4199?

CVE-2023-4199 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Inventory Management System, published on 7 Aug 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in SourceCodester Inventory Management System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file catagory_data.php. The manipulation of the argument columns[1][data] leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-236289 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-4199?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mayurik Inventory Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4199?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-4199 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-2023-4199 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-4199 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q4f5-fxmm-4mqw.