CVE-2023-45018 Online Bus Booking System v1.0 - Multiple Unauthenticated SQL Injections (SQLi)

Critical 9.8 Published 2 Nov 2023 Updated 5 Sep 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can exploit SQL injection in the login form to access sensitive data or take over accounts.

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-2023-45018?

CVE-2023-45018 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Projectworlds Pvt. Limited Online Bus Booking System, published on 2 Nov 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Online Bus Booking System v1.0 is vulnerable to multiple Unauthenticated SQL Injection vulnerabilities. The 'username' parameter of the includes/login.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-2023-45018?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Online Bus Booking System Project Online Bus Booking System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45018?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-45018 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-2023-45018 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-45018 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fc2p-qgr6-g55f.