Analyst readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-6441 is a critical SQL injection flaw in UNI-PA’s University Information System before 12.12.2023. An unauthenticated remote attacker could potentially access, change, or disrupt database-backed university services. Public sources do not state active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as urgent for any university or organization using UNI-PA University Information System. The rating reflects possible full database compromise without authentication. If the product is not present, business risk is minimal.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-89 improper neutralization in SQL commands affecting UNI-PA University Information System releases before 12.12.2023. CVSS 3.1 is 9.8: network exploitable, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to institutions running UNI-PA University Information System, especially internet-facing portals or administrative interfaces on versions before 12.12.2023. The source bundle does not provide CPEs, module names, endpoints, or deployment indicators.
Exploitation context
The vulnerability is remotely reachable and unauthenticated per the CVSS vector, making it high priority if the product is deployed. The provided sources and KEV status do not confirm exploitation in the wild or public exploit availability.
Researcher notes
Public data is sparse: no CPEs, vulnerable endpoints, proof-of-concept details, or explicit fixed build are included in the provided sources. Avoid assuming exploitability beyond the CVSS-described network, unauthenticated SQL injection. Prioritize version confirmation and vendor advisory tracking.
Mitigation direction
- Identify whether UNI-PA University Information System is deployed in your environment.
- Confirm the installed release date/version with the vendor or asset owner.
- Update to a release not affected before 12.12.2023, if vendor guidance confirms.
- If immediate update is unavailable, restrict external access to the application.
- Monitor database and application logs for suspicious query errors or abnormal access.
Validation and detection
- Check software inventory for UNI-PA University Information System.
- Verify whether any instance predates 12.12.2023.
- Review vendor or Turkish government advisory TR-24-0102 for current guidance.
- Confirm internet exposure through asset management and perimeter reviews.
- Validate remediation by documenting vendor-confirmed fixed version or compensating controls.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9TR-CERTVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.usom.gov.tr/bildirim/tr-24-0102CVE reference, TR-CERT · government-resource, broken-link
- https://siberguvenlik.gov.tr/guvenlik-bildirimleri/detay/tr-24-0102CVE reference, TR-CERT · government-resource
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.