CVE-2023-42807
CWE-89Published: September 21, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Frappe LMS is an open source learning management system. In versions 1.0.0 and prior, on the People Page of LMS, there was an SQL Injection vulnerability. The issue has been fixed in the `main` branch. Users won't face this issue if they are using the latest main branch of the app.
Risk Analysis
Frappe LMS contains a SQL injection vulnerability on the People Page, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands. This critical vulnerability is addressed in the latest main branch.
No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Ensure the application is updated to the latest main branch version to remediate the vulnerability.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-42807 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-2023-42807 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts