CVE-2023-44164
CWE-89Published: September 28, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
The 'Email' parameter of the process_login.php resource
does not validate the characters received and they
are sent unfiltered to the database.
Risk Analysis
The Online Movie Ticket Booking System 1.0 is vulnerable to SQL injection via the Email parameter in process_login.php. The application does not filter input, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands.
The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity. It is not in the CISA KEV, and no public exploit is known.
Sanitize the Email input parameter using parameterized queries. Ensure all user input is treated as untrusted.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-44164 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-44164 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts