CVE-2023-5278

Public Exploit
SourceCodester Engineers Online Portal login.php sql injection

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in SourceCodester Engineers Online Portal 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file login.php. The manipulation of the argument username/password leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-240906 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Category

6.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com
Affected: SourceCodester Engineers Online Portal
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.240906 third party advisory vdb entry technical description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.240906 signature third party advisory vdb entry permissions required
https://github.com/llixixi/Engineers-Online-Portal-System/blob/main/Engineers%20Online%20Portal%20System%20login.php%20has%20Sqlinjection.pdf third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5278?
CVE-2023-5278 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-5278?
To fix CVE-2023-5278, 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-2023-5278 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-5278 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-5278?
CVE-2023-5278 affects SourceCodester Engineers Online Portal.
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