CVE-2023-4848 SourceCodester Simple Book Catalog App delete_book.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in delete_book.php to read or modify database contents in the Simple Book Catalog App.

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-2023-4848?

CVE-2023-4848 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Simple Book Catalog App, published on 9 Sep 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester Simple Book Catalog App 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file delete_book.php. The manipulation of the argument delete leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-239257 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-4848?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Simple Book Catalog App Project Simple Book Catalog App.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4848?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-4848 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-2023-4848 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-4848 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cm34-7g79-wv3w.

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