CVE-2023-5836 SourceCodester Task Reminder System sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 28 Oct 2023 Updated 9 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the delete function to read or modify database contents in SourceCodester Task Reminder System.

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-2023-5836?

CVE-2023-5836 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Task Reminder System, published on 28 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 SourceCodester Task Reminder System 1.0. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file classes/Users.php?f=delete. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-243800.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5836?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Task Reminder System Project Task Reminder System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5836?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-5836 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-2023-5836 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-5836 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rfhv-ch3m-mhjr.