CVE-2023-53972CWE-89

WebTareas 2.4 Unauthenticated SQL Injection via Session Cookie Parameter

Critical · published December 22, 2025

CVSS v4.0
9.3
EPSS
0%
Percentile
36.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky SQL injection vulnerability lurking in WebTareas 2.4 could let attackers waltz into your database without a password! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the waitstaff blindly accept any special requests from patrons. If they don't verify who the diners are, anyone could get access to the kitchen and alter the menu! This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing sensitive system data. Imagine an intruder rifling through your recipe book, stealing secret ingredients, and possibly wreaking havoc on your entire kitchen operation!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the waitstaff blindly accept any special requests from patrons. If they don't verify who the diners are, anyone could get access to the kitchen and alter the menu! The SQL injection vulnerability in the webTareasSID cookie parameter enables attackers to exploit both error-based and time-based blind techniques, allowing unauthorized access to query the database and retrieve sensitive information.

What to do

This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing sensitive system data. Imagine an intruder rifling through your recipe book, stealing secret ingredients, and possibly wreaking havoc on your entire kitchen operation! Update to WebTareas version 2.5 or later to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, review and sanitize all cookie parameters to prevent further injection risks. Regularly audit your database queries for security best practices! You've got this! Follow these steps, and soon you'll have your database fortified like a pro chef guarding their kitchen secrets! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
9.3 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00431 · 36.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2025-12-22T21:35Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 DEC 21:35Z
    WebTareas 2.4 Unauthenticated SQL Injection via Session Cookie Parameter
    cvelistv5