CVE-2023-28424: Soko SQL Injection vulnerability
Soko if the code that powers packages.gentoo.org. Prior to version 1.0.2, the two package search handlers, Search and SearchFeed, implemented in pkg/app/handler/packages/search.go, are affected by a SQL injection via the q parameter. As a result, unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL queries on https://packages.gentoo.org/. It was also demonstrated that primitive was enough to gain code execution in the context of the PostgreSQL container. The issue was addressed in commit 4fa6e4b619c0362728955b6ec56eab0e0cbf1e23y of version 1.0.2 using prepared statements to interpolate user-controlled data in SQL queries.
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What is CVE-2023-28424?
CVE-2023-28424 is a vulnerability in Soko, the code that powers packages.gentoo.org, where unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL queries via the q parameter.
How severe is CVE-2023-28424?
CVE-2023-28424 has a severity score of 9.8, which is considered critical.
What is the affected software for CVE-2023-28424?
The affected software is Gentoo Soko, up to version 1.0.2.
How can unauthenticated attackers exploit CVE-2023-28424?
Unauthenticated attackers can exploit CVE-2023-28424 by using SQL injection techniques through the q parameter.
How can I fix the CVE-2023-28424 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2023-28424 vulnerability, it is recommended to update Soko to version 1.0.2 or higher.