CVE-2023-42244Network attack vector

Authenticated SQL injection via visit POST parameters

Published Jan 13, 2025 · Updated Jan 14, 2025

SQL injection in Selesta Visual Access Manager before 4.42.2 allows remote authenticated users to alter database queries via crafted POST data. The /vam/vam_visits.php endpoint fails to neutralize SQL control characters in multiple POST parameters before using the values in SQL commands. An authenticated VAM account and network access to the endpoint are required; the published record does not identify the parameter names or resulting database operations.

CVSS severity8.8
High
EPSS probability0.38%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

SQL injection in Selesta Visual Access Manager before 4.42.2 allows remote authenticated users to alter database queries via crafted POST data. The /vam/vam_visits.php endpoint fails to neutralize SQL control characters in multiple POST parameters before using the values in SQL commands. An authenticated VAM account and network access to the endpoint are required; the published record does not identify the parameter names or resulting database operations.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-42244
Published
Jan 13, 2025
Updated
Jan 14, 2025
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-89, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Jan 13, 2025CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Jan 14, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

8.8CISA ADPCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-89Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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