CVE-2023-28424

Soko SQL Injection vulnerability

Description

Soko if the code that powers packages.gentoo.org. Prior to version 1.0.2, the two package search handlers, `Search` and `SearchFeed`, implemented in `pkg/app/handler/packages/search.go`, are affected by a SQL injection via the `q` parameter. As a result, unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL queries on `https://packages.gentoo.org/`. It was also demonstrated that primitive was enough to gain code execution in the context of the PostgreSQL container. The issue was addressed in commit `4fa6e4b619c0362728955b6ec56eab0e0cbf1e23y` of version 1.0.2 using prepared statements to interpolate user-controlled data in SQL queries.

Category

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.61%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: gentoo soko
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28424?
CVE-2023-28424 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-28424?
To fix CVE-2023-28424, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-28424 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-28424 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-28424?
CVE-2023-28424 affects gentoo soko.
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