CVE-2023-6648 PHPGurukul Nipah Virus Testing Management System password-recovery.php sql injection

Medium 6.9 Published 10 Dec 2023 Updated 22 Feb 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the password recovery module to read 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-2023-6648?

CVE-2023-6648 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in PHPGurukul Nipah Virus Testing Management System, published on 10 Dec 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in PHPGurukul Nipah Virus Testing Management System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file password-recovery.php. The manipulation of the argument username/contactno leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-6648?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpgurukul Nipah Virus Testing Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6648?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-6648 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-2023-6648 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-6648 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8r6v-wv2q-2cg2.