CVE-2023-5693 CodeAstro Internet Banking System pages_reset_pwd.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 22 Oct 2023 Updated 12 Jun 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the password reset page to access or modify banking data.

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-2023-5693?

CVE-2023-5693 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in CodeAstro Internet Banking System, published on 22 Oct 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in CodeAstro Internet Banking System 1.0 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file pages_reset_pwd.php. The manipulation of the argument email leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-243131.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5693?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Martmbithi Internet Banking System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5693?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-5693 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-2023-5693 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-5693 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r4wr-j2mc-r37v.