CVE-2023-3854
CWE-89Published: July 23, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in phpscriptpoint BloodBank 1.1. Affected is an unknown function of the file /search of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument country/city/blood_group_id leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. VDB-235206 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Risk Analysis
A critical SQL injection vulnerability exists in the phpscriptpoint BloodBank application, allowing remote attackers to compromise the database via manipulated POST parameters. This flaw could lead to full database exposure or manipulation.
The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity, but there is no known public exploit or KEV status.
Since the vendor is unresponsive, administrators should apply custom input sanitization filters to the affected POST parameters or discontinue use of the software.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-3854 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.
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News & Research Mentioning CVE-2023-3854
View CSAF Summary Versions V6.0 through V8 QU1 of the Desigo CC product family (Desigo CC, Desigo CC Compact, Desigo CC Connect, Cerberus DMS), as well as the Desigo CC-based SENTRON Powermanager, are affected by a vulnerability in the underlying third-party component WIBU Systems CodeMeter Runtime. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to code execution in the context of the current process. Siemens has released instructions how to update the CodeMeter Runtime component and recommends to apply the update on affected systems. The following versions of Siemens Desigo CC Product Family and SENTRON Powermanager are affected: Desigo CC family V6 vers:all/* (CVE-2023-38545) Desigo CC family V7 vers:all/* (CVE-2023-38545) Desigo CC famil [xlite_meta score:53 src:CISA Alerts xlite_fp:c9659ad687696829cbb80bb9895bde9f65680609a1d4760f4a8390c64cea0930]
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-3854 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts