CVE-2023-5018 SourceCodester Lost and Found Information System POST Parameter sql injection
Attackers can exploit SQL injection in the category save handler to read or modify database contents in the Lost and Found Information System.
- 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-2023-5018?
CVE-2023-5018 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Lost and Found Information System, published on 17 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 has been found in SourceCodester Lost and Found Information System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /classes/Master.php?f=save_category of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-239859.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5018?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Oretnom23 Lost and Found Information System.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5018?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-5018 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-2023-5018 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-5018 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-63q8-m2wv-6rhp.