SourceCodester Online Discussion Forum Site view_category.php sql injection
CVE-2023-3147

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
SourceCodester
Status
Online Discussion Forum Site
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 June 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A SQL Injection vulnerability exists in the SourceCodester Online Discussion Forum Site version 1.0 through the manipulation of the 'id' argument in the admin/categories/view_category.php file. This weakness allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database remotely, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information. The exploit has been publicly disclosed, heightening the risk for affected installations.

Affected Version(s)

Online Discussion Forum Site 1.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2023-3147 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.231016
vdb-entrytechnical-description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.231016
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https://github.com/Peanut886/Vulnerability/blob/main/webr...
exploit

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

peanut886886 (VulDB User)
.