CVE-2023-5928 Campcodes Simple Student Information System manage_department.php sql injection

Medium 5.5 Published 2 Nov 2023 Updated 27 Feb 2025

SQL injection in manage_department.php allows attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or altering student data.

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-2023-5928?

CVE-2023-5928 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 was found in Campcodes Simple Student Information System 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /admin/departments/manage_department.php. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-244328.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5928?

It affects 1 product.

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

How do I fix CVE-2023-5928?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-5928 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-2023-5928 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-5928 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j2g5-rghp-x9px.