CVE-2023-6657 SourceCodester Simple Student Attendance System student_form.php sql injection

Medium 5.5 Published 10 Dec 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Attackers can exploit SQL injection in the student form to read or modify database records in the Simple Student Attendance 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-2023-6657?

CVE-2023-6657 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Simple Student Attendance System, published on 10 Dec 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 SourceCodester Simple Student Attendance System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /modals/student_form.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 VDB-247365 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-6657?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oretnom23 Simple Student Attendance System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6657?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-6657 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-2023-6657 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-6657 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jh9h-qc92-qq5j.