CVE-2023-49681 Job Portal v1.0 - Multiple Unauthenticated SQL Injections (SQLi)

Critical 9.8 Published 21 Dec 2023 Updated 12 Sep 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can inject SQL commands via the cmbQual 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-2023-49681?

CVE-2023-49681 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Kashipara Group Job Portal, published on 21 Dec 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Job Portal v1.0 is vulnerable to multiple Unauthenticated SQL Injection vulnerabilities. The 'cmbQual' parameter of the Employer/InsertWalkin.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-2023-49681?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Kashipara Job Portal.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49681?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-49681 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-2023-49681 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-49681 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-656g-mpfg-9fw3.