CVE-2023-39851

Public Exploit

Description

webchess v1.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the $playerID parameter at mainmenu.php. NOTE: this is disputed by a third party who indicates that the playerID is a session variable controlled by the server, and thus cannot be used for exploitation.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.16%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://sourceforge.net/projects/webchess product
https://github.com/KLSEHB/vulnerability-report/blob/main/webchess_CVE-2023-39851 exploit third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-39851?
CVE-2023-39851 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-39851?
To fix CVE-2023-39851, 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-2023-39851 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-39851 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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