CVE-2023-6771 SourceCodester Simple Student Attendance System actions.class.php save_attendance sql injection

Medium 5.5 Published 13 Dec 2023 Updated 28 Aug 2024

Attackers can perform SQL injection via the sid parameter in the save_attendance function to read or modify 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-2023-6771?

CVE-2023-6771 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Simple Student Attendance System, published on 13 Dec 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in SourceCodester Simple Student Attendance System 1.0. This issue affects the function save_attendance of the file actions.class.php. The manipulation of the argument sid leads to sql injection. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-247907.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-6771?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oretnom23 Simple Student Attendance System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6771?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-6771 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-2023-6771 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-6771 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qc9q-8cwr-cgv7.