CVE-2023-39851 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

webchess v1.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the $playerID parameter at mainmenu.php. NOTE: this is disputed by a third party who indicates that the playerID is a session variable controlled by the server, and thus cannot be used for exploitation.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Webchess Project	Webchess	1.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-89

References

https://github.com/KLSEHB/vulnerability-report/blob/main/webchess_CVE-2023-39851ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://sourceforge.net/projects/webchessProduct
https://github.com/KLSEHB/vulnerability-report/blob/main/webchess_CVE-2023-39851ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://sourceforge.net/projects/webchessProduct

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-39851?

CVE-2023-39851 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). webchess v1.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the $playerID parameter at mainmenu.php. NOTE: this is disputed by a third party who indicates that the playerID is a session ...

How severe is CVE-2023-39851?

CVE-2023-39851 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-39851?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Webchess Project Webchess.