CVE-2023-4556 SourceCodester Online Graduate Tracer System sexit.php mysqli_query sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 27 Aug 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in sexit.php to read or modify database contents in the Online Graduate Tracer System.

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-2023-4556?

CVE-2023-4556 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Online Graduate Tracer System, published on 27 Aug 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Online Graduate Tracer System 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function mysqli_query of the file sexit.php. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-238154 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-4556?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Online Graduate Tracer System Project Online Graduate Tracer System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4556?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-4556 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-2023-4556 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-4556 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x4xp-x564-qcw8.