CVE-2023-5298 Tongda OA 2017 delete.php sql injection

Medium 5.5 Published Updated

Attackers can perform SQL injection via the REQUIREMENTS_ID parameter in Tongda OA, potentially reading or modifying database contents.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-5298?

CVE-2023-5298 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Tongda OA 2017, published on 30 Sep 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in Tongda OA 2017. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file general/hr/recruit/requirements/delete.php. The manipulation of the argument REQUIREMENTS_ID leads to sql injection. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 11.10 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-240938 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5298?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tongda2000 Tongda Office Anywhere.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5298?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-5298 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-2023-5298 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-5298 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xpj8-3q42-mc9j.

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