WebChess up to 1.0.0.rc2 mainmenu.php txtFirstName/txtLastName sql injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in WebChess up to 1.0.0.rc2. Affected is an unknown function of the file mainmenu.php. Performing a manipulation of the argument txtFirstName/txtLastName results in sql injection. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-22959. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in WebChess up to 1.0.0.rc2. This affects an unknown functionality of the file mainmenu.php. The manipulation of the argument txtFirstName/txtLastName with an unknown input leads to a sql injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-89. 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

WebChess through 0.9.0 and 1.0.0.rc2 allows SQL injection: mainmenu.php, chess.php, and opponentspassword.php (txtFirstName, txtLastName).

The weakness was presented 01/11/2023. The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-22959 since 01/11/2023. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1505 for this issue.

By approaching the search of inurl:mainmenu.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-27060). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.1
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VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Sql injection
CWE: CWE-89 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

01/11/2023 🔍
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10/05/2025 +998 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2023-22959 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-22959
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-217953
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/11/2023 07:33
Updated: 10/05/2025 17:56
Changes: 01/11/2023 07:33 (38), 02/01/2023 11:29 (11), 04/07/2025 23:17 (16), 10/05/2025 17:56 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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