Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
WorkOrder CMS 0.1.0 has a login-related SQL injection issue that can let unauthenticated attackers bypass authentication and access database-backed functions or information. The issue is rated high severity. Public exploit information exists, but the provided sources do not show confirmed active exploitation or a named vendor patch.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority if WorkOrder CMS 0.1.0 is deployed, particularly on the internet. The combination of unauthenticated access, authentication bypass risk, and public exploit material warrants rapid inventory and containment. If not deployed, document non-exposure.
Technical view
CVE-2023-54340 is CWE-89 SQL injection in WorkOrder CMS 0.1.0 affecting username and password parameters. CVSS v4 score is 8.8 with network access, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction. Sources reference possible authentication bypass and database impact. A public ExploitDB entry is listed.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running WorkOrder CMS 0.1.0, especially if the application login is internet-accessible. No CPEs are provided, so identification may require software inventory, repository comparison, or application owner confirmation.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not marked KEV in the provided data. A public exploit reference exists, which raises practical risk, but the sources provided do not confirm active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence identifies WorkOrder CMS 0.1.0 only. The source bundle does not provide a vendor patch version or official mitigation. Avoid assuming downstream forks or unrelated CMS products are affected without code or version confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any WorkOrder CMS 0.1.0 deployments and owners.
- Check the vendor repository and advisory sources for current remediation guidance.
- Restrict public access to WorkOrder CMS login pages where possible.
- Apply SQL injection protections in reverse proxy or WAF as temporary defense.
- Consider disabling exposed instances until remediation direction is confirmed.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether WorkOrder CMS is present in application inventory.
- Verify deployed version against WorkOrder CMS 0.1.0.
- Review authentication logs for suspicious failed or anomalous successful logins.
- Review database and application logs for SQL errors near login attempts.
- Confirm compensating controls cover the login endpoint.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-51038CVE reference · exploit
- WorkOrder CMS GitHub RepositoryCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: WorkOrder CMS 0.1.0 - SQL InjectionCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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