CVE-2023-53972 WebTareas 2.4 Unauthenticated SQL Injection via Session Cookie Parameter

Critical 9.3 Published 22 Dec 2025 Updated 7 Apr 2026

Unauthenticated attackers can exploit SQL injection in the session cookie to extract database information and sensitive data from WebTareas.

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-2023-53972?

CVE-2023-53972 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in luiswang WebTareas, published on 22 Dec 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

WebTareas 2.4 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the webTareasSID cookie parameter that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries. Attackers can exploit error-based and time-based blind SQL injection techniques to extract database information and potentially access sensitive system data.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-53972?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Webtareas Project Webtareas.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53972?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-53972 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-2023-53972 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-53972 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vrj2-8hr4-9mhm.