CVE-2023-5008 Student Information System v1.0 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An unauthenticated attacker can exploit SQL injection to dump database contents and bypass login controls in the Student Information System.

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-2023-5008?

CVE-2023-5008 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Kashipara Group Student Information System, published on 7 Dec 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Student Information System v1.0 is vulnerable to an unauthenticated SQL Injection vulnerability on the 'regno' parameter of index.php page, allowing an external attacker to dump all the contents of the database contents and bypass the login control.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5008?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Imsurajghosh Student Information System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5008?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-5008 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-2023-5008 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-5008 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x39h-hvgc-6v42.

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