CVE-2023-5589 SourceCodester Judging Management System login.php sql injection

High 7.3 Published 15 Oct 2023 Updated 16 Jun 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the login page to access or modify database contents.

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-2023-5589?

CVE-2023-5589 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Judging Management System, published on 15 Oct 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Judging Management System 1.0. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file login.php. The manipulation of the argument password leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-242188.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5589?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Judging Management System Project Judging Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5589?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-5589 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-2023-5589 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-5589 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-crff-82gh-9235.