CVE-2023-53917

Affiliate Me version 5.0.1 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the admin.php endpoint that allows authenticated administrators to manipulate database queries. Attackers can exploit the 'id' parameter with crafted union-based queries to extract sensitive user information including usernames and password hashes.

CVSS v3 6.5 MEDIUM

6.5^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51468	Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.powerstonegh.com/	Product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/affiliate-me-sql-injection-vulnerability-via-admin-panel	Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51468	Exploit Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:powerstonegh:affiliate_me:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2025-12-17 23:15

Updated : 2025-12-31 18:32

NVD link : CVE-2023-53917

Mitre link : CVE-2023-53917

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-53917

JSON object : View

Products Affected

powerstonegh

affiliate_me

CWE

CWE-89

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

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