CVE-2023-5047 in DRDrive
Summary
by MITRE • 11/22/2023
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in DRD Fleet Leasing DRDrive allows SQL Injection.
This issue affects DRDrive: before 20231006.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/21/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-5047 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the DRD Fleet Leasing DRDrive application, specifically impacting versions prior to the 20231006 release. This security weakness resides in the application's improper handling of special elements within SQL commands, creating an avenue for malicious actors to execute unauthorized database operations. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly neutralize user-supplied data before incorporating it into SQL query structures. Attackers can exploit this weakness by injecting malicious SQL code through input fields or parameters that are subsequently processed by the application's database layer.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection vulnerabilities where untrusted data is directly incorporated into SQL commands without proper escaping or parameterization. The flaw manifests when user input containing special SQL characters or commands is accepted and processed without adequate sanitization measures, allowing attackers to manipulate the intended database query execution flow. This weakness enables attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms, extract sensitive data, modify database contents, or even execute administrative commands on the underlying database system. The vulnerability is particularly concerning as it affects a fleet leasing application that likely handles sensitive operational data, customer information, and financial records.
The operational impact of CVE-2023-5047 extends beyond simple data exposure, as it provides attackers with potential access to critical business systems and sensitive information within the DRD Fleet Leasing environment. An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could gain unauthorized access to customer vehicle records, leasing agreements, payment information, and other confidential data stored within the DRDrive database. The attack surface is further expanded as the vulnerability affects the entire application stack that processes SQL commands, potentially allowing for privilege escalation attacks and lateral movement within the network. Organizations relying on this system face significant risks including regulatory compliance violations, financial losses, reputational damage, and potential legal consequences due to data breaches.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2023-5047 should prioritize immediate patching of the affected DRDrive application to version 20231006 or later, which contains the necessary security fixes. Organizations must implement proper input validation and parameterized query execution throughout the application codebase to prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging. The principle of least privilege should be enforced by ensuring database accounts used by the application have minimal required permissions and access rights. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls, database activity monitoring, and regular security assessments can provide additional layers of defense. Organizations should also conduct thorough code reviews and penetration testing to identify and remediate any other potential injection vulnerabilities within their systems. The remediation process should align with industry standards such as those outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and NIST cybersecurity frameworks to ensure comprehensive protection against SQL injection threats and maintain regulatory compliance requirements.