CVE-2023-42359 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the username parameter to escalate privileges and access sensitive data.
- 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-2023-42359?
CVE-2023-42359 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Sep 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in Exam Form Submission in PHP with Source Code v.1.0 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via the val-username parameter in /index.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-42359?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Exam Form Submission in Php With Source Code Project Exam Form Submission in Php With Source Code.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42359?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-42359 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-2023-42359 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-42359 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vhhv-vfvc-f8c3.