CVE-2023-43640

TaxonWorks SQL injection vulnerability

Description

TaxonWorks is a web-based workbench designed for taxonomists and biodiversity scientists. Prior to version 0.34.0, a SQL injection vulnerability was found in TaxonWorks that allows authenticated attackers to extract arbitrary data from the TaxonWorks database (including the users table). This issue may lead to information disclosure. Version 0.34.0 contains a fix for the issue.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.27%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: SpeciesFileGroup taxonworks
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/SpeciesFileGroup/taxonworks/security/advisories/GHSA-m9p2-jxr6-4p6c vendor advisory
https://github.com/SpeciesFileGroup/taxonworks/commit/a98f2dc610a541678e1e51af47659cd8b30179ae patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-43640?
CVE-2023-43640 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-43640?
To fix CVE-2023-43640, 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-2023-43640 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-43640 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-43640?
CVE-2023-43640 affects SpeciesFileGroup taxonworks.
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