CVE-2023-4974 Academy LMS GET Parameter filter sql injection
Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in Academy LMS via GET parameters 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-2023-4974?
CVE-2023-4974 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Academy LMS, published on 15 Sep 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was found in Academy LMS 6.2. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /academy/tutor/filter of the component GET Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument price_min/price_max leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. VDB-239750 is the identifier 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-2023-4974?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Creativeitem Academy Lms.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4974?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-4974 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-2023-4974 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-4974 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
Other vulnerabilities in Academy LMS
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q3jf-pgc9-xx98.