CVE-2023-4872 SourceCodester Contact Manager App add.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 10 Sep 2023 Updated 26 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the Contact Manager App to read or modify database contents via the add.php script.

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-2023-4872?

CVE-2023-4872 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Contact Manager App, published on 10 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, has been found in SourceCodester Contact Manager App 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file add.php. The manipulation of the argument contact/contactName leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-239357 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-4872?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Contact Manager App Project Contact Manager App.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4872?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-4872 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-2023-4872 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-4872 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9rfw-qc4x-5385.