CVE-2023-48434 Online Voting System Project v1.0 - Multiple Unauthenticated SQL Injections (SQLi)

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can inject SQL commands via the username parameter to read or modify 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-2023-48434?

CVE-2023-48434 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Projectworlds Pvt. Limited Online Voting System Project, published on 20 Dec 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Online Voting System Project v1.0 is vulnerable to multiple Unauthenticated SQL Injection vulnerabilities. The 'username' parameter of the reg_action.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-2023-48434?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Projectworlds Online Voting System Project.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48434?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-48434 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-2023-48434 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-48434 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rvm6-f3fp-r7fw.

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