CVE-2023-39551
CWE-89Published: August 4, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
PHPGurukul Online Security Guards Hiring System v.1.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection via osghs/admin/search.php.
Risk Analysis
PHPGurukul Online Security Guards Hiring System is susceptible to SQL injection in its admin search functionality. This critical flaw allows for unauthorized data access or manipulation, warranting immediate attention.
There is no public exploit information available, and it is not tracked in the KEV database. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Users should ensure their application is updated or apply input validation patches to the affected search.php file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-39551 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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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-39551 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts