SQL injection in Voovi Social Networking Script

Successful exploitation of CVE-2023-6416 could grant an attacker complete control over the database powering the Voovi Social Networking Script. This includes the ability to extract user credentials (usernames, passwords, email addresses), personal information, and any other data stored within the database. The attacker could also modify or delete data, potentially disrupting the application's functionality and causing significant data loss. While no specific real-world exploitation has been publicly reported, the severity of SQL injection vulnerabilities, particularly those with unrestricted access to the database, makes this a high-priority risk. The potential for data exfiltration and modification aligns with common SQL injection attack patterns.

Organizations and individuals using Voovi Social Networking Script version 1.0 are at risk. This includes websites and applications built on this script, particularly those handling sensitive user data. Shared hosting environments where multiple users share the same database instance are especially vulnerable, as a compromise of one user's installation could potentially affect others.

• php: Examine access logs for suspicious requests to signup2.php containing SQL injection payloads (e.g., '; DROP TABLE users;--). • php: Search the codebase for the emailadd parameter in signup2.php and ensure proper input sanitization is implemented. • generic web: Use curl to test the signup2.php endpoint with a simple SQL injection payload: curl 'http://your-voovi-site/[email protected]' UNION SELECT 1,2,3 -- - • generic web: Monitor database logs for unusual query patterns or errors originating from the application.

1. 2023-11-30Disclosure

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1. Réservé2023-11-30
2. Publiée2023-11-30
3. Modifiée2024-08-02
4. EPSS mis à jour2026-04-02

The primary mitigation for CVE-2023-6416 is to immediately upgrade to version 1.0.1 of Voovi Social Networking Script. If upgrading is not immediately feasible, consider implementing temporary workarounds. Input validation and sanitization on the emailadd parameter in signup2.php can help prevent malicious SQL queries from being executed. Web application firewalls (WAFs) configured to detect and block SQL injection attempts can also provide a layer of protection. Regularly review and audit database access logs for suspicious activity. After upgrading, confirm the vulnerability is resolved by attempting a SQL injection attack on the signup2.php endpoint with a known malicious payload; the application should reject the request.