CVE-2023-5281 SourceCodester Engineers Online Portal remove_inbox_message.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 29 Sep 2023 Updated 20 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in remove_inbox_message.php to read or modify database contents in Engineers Online Portal.

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-2023-5281?

CVE-2023-5281 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Engineers Online Portal, published on 29 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 SourceCodester Engineers Online Portal 1.0. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file remove_inbox_message.php. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-240909 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5281?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Engineers Online Portal Project Engineers Online Portal.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5281?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-5281 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-2023-5281 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-5281 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w9xx-prgq-m734.