CVE-2023-4740 IBOS OA Delete Draft delDraft&archiveId=0 sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the Delete Draft handler 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-2023-4740?

CVE-2023-4740 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in IBOS OA, published on 3 Sep 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in IBOS OA 4.5.5. This affects an unknown part of the file ?r=email/api/delDraft&archiveId=0 of the component Delete Draft Handler. The manipulation leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-238629 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-4740?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibos Ibos.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4740?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-4740 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-2023-4740 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-4740 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8f63-jh8r-7233.

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