CVE-2023-6658 SourceCodester Simple Student Attendance System sql injection

Medium 5.5 Published 10 Dec 2023 Updated 21 Nov 2024

Attackers can perform SQL injection via the class_id parameter in the attendance system, potentially reading or modifying database records.

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-2023-6658?

CVE-2023-6658 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 was found in SourceCodester Simple Student Attendance System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file ajax-api.php?action=save_attendance. The manipulation of the argument class_id leads to sql injection. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-247366 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-6658?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oretnom23 Simple Student Attendance System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6658?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-6658 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-2023-6658 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-6658 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vmc3-58p9-g2pj.