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CVE-2023-53972

Webtareas SQL injection

7.5 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.43%
  1. Published22 Dec 2025

Description

WebTareas 2.4 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the webTareasSID cookie parameter that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries. Attackers can exploit error-based and time-based blind SQL injection techniques to extract database information and potentially access sensitive system data.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected products

Webtareas2.4

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-53972 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-53972 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.43%.

How severe is CVE-2023-53972?

CVE-2023-53972 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-53972?

Affected products include Webtareas.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53972?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.