CVE-2023-5923 Campcodes Simple Student Information System index.php sql injection

Medium 5.5 Published 2 Nov 2023 Updated 27 Feb 2025

Attackers can perform SQL injection via the id parameter in the admin index.php file of the Simple Student Information System.

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-2023-5923?

CVE-2023-5923 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Campcodes Simple Student Information System, published on 2 Nov 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Campcodes Simple Student Information System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin/index.php. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-244323.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5923?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Simple Student Information System Project Simple Student Information System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5923?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-5923 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-2023-5923 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-5923 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3r7x-228q-mxc2.