CVE-2023-45116 Online Examination System v1.0 - Multiple Authenticated SQL Injections (SQLi)

High 8.8 Published 21 Dec 2023 Updated 19 May 2025

Authenticated attackers can inject SQL via the demail parameter in update.php to read or modify database contents.

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-2023-45116?

CVE-2023-45116 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Projectworlds Pvt. Limited Online Examination System, published on 21 Dec 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Online Examination System v1.0 is vulnerable to multiple Authenticated SQL Injection vulnerabilities. The 'demail' parameter of the /update.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-2023-45116?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Projectworlds Online Examination System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45116?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-45116 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-2023-45116 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-45116 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xqm8-jv67-vcvj.