CVE-2023-33179: Sensitive Information Disclosure abusing SQL Injection in Xibo CMS nameFilter

Published May 30, 2023
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Updated

Xibo is a content management system (CMS). An SQL injection vulnerability was discovered starting in version 3.2.0 and prior to version 3.3.5 in the nameFilter function used throughout the CMS. This allows an authenticated user to exfiltrate data from the Xibo database by injecting specially crafted values for logical operators. Users should upgrade to version 3.3.5 which fixes this issue. There are no known workarounds aside from upgrading.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Xibosignage Xibo>=3.2.0<3.3.5

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Xibo CMS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.3.5

Event History

May 30, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:07 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
09:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-33179?

CVE-2023-33179 is classified as a critical SQL injection vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-33179?

To mitigate CVE-2023-33179, upgrade Xibo to version 3.3.5 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2023-33179?

CVE-2023-33179 affects authenticated users of Xibo CMS versions 3.2.0 to 3.3.4.

4

What is the exploitation method for CVE-2023-33179?

Exploitation of CVE-2023-33179 involves injecting malicious SQL commands through the nameFilter function.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-33179?

CVE-2023-33179 is an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthorized data access.

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