CVE-2024-5523 SQL injection vulnerability in Astrotalks
An authenticated local user can exploit SQL injection in the search parameter to retrieve all database information in Astrotalks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-5523?
CVE-2024-5523 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Astrotalks, published on 31 May 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in Astrotalks affecting version 10/03/2023. This vulnerability could allow an authenticated local user to send a specially crafted SQL query to the 'searchString' parameter and retrieve all information stored in the database.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-5523?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Codester Astrotalks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5523?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-5523 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-2024-5523 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-5523 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Astrotalks
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pwh7-phvx-rxgv.