CVE-2023-48433
CWE-89Published: December 20, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Online Voting System Project v1.0 is vulnerable to multiple Unauthenticated SQL Injection vulnerabilities. The 'username' parameter of the login_action.php resource does not validate the characters received and they are sent unfiltered to the database.
Risk Analysis
Unauthenticated SQL injection exists in the login process of the Online Voting System Project v1.0. This critical flaw allows attackers to bypass authentication or access sensitive database information.
There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Apply security patches or updates provided by the project maintainers and sanitize all user inputs before database processing.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-48433 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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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-48433 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts