CVE-2023-5794
CWE-89Published: October 26, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability was found in PHPGurukul Online Railway Catering System 1.0. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file index.php of the component Login. The manipulation of the argument username leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-243600.
Risk Analysis
The PHPGurukul Online Railway Catering System 1.0 is vulnerable to SQL injection via the username parameter in the login function. This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Apply input sanitization to the login function in index.php and use parameterized queries.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-5794 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-2023-5794 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts