CVE-2023-42240 SQL injection in n/a

Low 3.8 Published Updated

An authenticated attacker can execute SQL injection attacks via POST parameters in the Visual Access Manager web application.

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

What is CVE-2023-42240?

CVE-2023-42240 is a low-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Jan 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in Selesta Visual Access Manager (VAM) prior to 4.42.2. An authenticated attacker can perform SQL Injection in multiple POST parameters of /monitor/s_scheduledfile.php.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-42240?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Seling Visual Access Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42240?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-42240 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-2023-42240 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-42240 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6rwg-9jq4-qw59.

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