CVE-2023-3152
Linux openSUSE vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

A critical SQL injection vulnerability was discovered in SourceCodester Online Discussion Forum Site version 1.0, specifically affecting the admin/posts/view_post.php file. The vulnerability was identified and disclosed on June 7, 2023. This security flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate SQL queries through the application's input parameters (NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability exists in the admin/posts/viewpost.php file where user input from the 'id' parameter is directly concatenated into SQL queries without proper sanitization. The application fails to properly neutralize special elements used in SQL commands, leading to SQL injection possibilities. The vulnerability has received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating its critical nature (NVD, [Github Exploit](https://github.com/Peanut886/Vulnerability/blob/main/webray.com.cn/Online%20Discussion%20Forum%20Site%20-%20multiple%20vulnerabilities.md#5sql-injection-vulnerability-in-adminpostsviewpostphp)).

Impact

The SQL injection vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to the database, potentially allowing attackers to read, modify, or delete sensitive data. Given the high CVSS score and complete compromise potential of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, the impact is considered severe (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

No official patches or mitigations have been publicly released by the vendor. General security best practices recommend implementing proper input validation, using parameterized queries, and applying the principle of least privilege to minimize the potential impact of this vulnerability (NVD).

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