CVE-2023-5032 OpenRapid RapidCMS article-edit-run.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 18 Sep 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in RapidCMS article editing 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-2023-5032?

CVE-2023-5032 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in OpenRapid RapidCMS, published on 18 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 OpenRapid RapidCMS 1.3.1. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /admin/article/article-edit-run.php. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-239876.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5032?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Openrapid Rapidcms.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5032?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-5032 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-2023-5032 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-5032 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m6p7-53hf-54fr.