CVE-2023-1474: automatic_question_paper_generator_system_project automatic_question_paper_generator_system SQL Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2023-1474 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) SQL Injection vulnerability in automatic_question_paper_generator_system_project automatic_question_paper_generator_system. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 57.1% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 17-03-2023
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 26-02-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester Automatic Question Paper Generator System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file users/question_papers/manage_question_paper.php of the component GET Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-223336.

• CWE-89Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.