CVE-2023-44166 Online Movie Ticket Booking System v1.0 - Multiple Unauthenticated SQL Injections (SQLi)

Critical 9.8 Published 28 Sep 2023 Updated 23 Sep 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can inject SQL via the age parameter in the registration process, potentially reading or modifying database contents.

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-2023-44166?

CVE-2023-44166 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Online Movie Ticket Booking System, published on 28 Sep 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The 'age' parameter of the process_registration.php resource

does not validate the characters received and they

are sent unfiltered to the database.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-44166?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Projectworlds Online Movie Ticket Booking System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44166?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-44166 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-2023-44166 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-44166 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q5gr-85c7-4gh4.