CVE-2025-23176 Tecnick – CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in TCExam, potentially reading or modifying sensitive database information.
- 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-2025-23176?
CVE-2025-23176 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Tecnick TCExam, published on 22 Apr 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-23176?
How do I fix CVE-2025-23176?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-23176 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-2025-23176 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-23176 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-388j-24wv-pfqq.