CVE-2023-53917

Description

Affiliate Me version 5.0.1 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the admin.php endpoint that allows authenticated administrators to manipulate database queries. Attackers can exploit the 'id' parameter with crafted union-based queries to extract sensitive user information including usernames and password hashes.

CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-89 SQL Injection

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
powerstonegh	affiliate_me	All

References

Exploits

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51468 https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51468

Other References

https://www.powerstonegh.com/ https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/affiliate-me-sql-injection-vulnerability-via-admin-panel

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53917? +

Affiliate Me version 5.0.1 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the admin.php endpoint that allows authenticated administrators to manipulate database queries. Attackers can exploit the 'id' parameter with crafted union-based queries to extract sensitive user information including usernames and password hashes. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-53917? +

CVE-2023-53917 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-53917? +

CVE-2023-53917 affects products from powerstonegh, specifically: affiliate_me. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-53917? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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