CVE-2023-33179
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedXibo is a content management system (CMS). An SQL injection vulnerability was discovered starting in version 3.2.0 and prior to version 3.3.5 in the `nameFilter` function used throughout the CMS. This allows an authenticated user to exfiltrate data from the Xibo database by injecting specially crafted values for logical operators. Users should upgrade to version 3.3.5 which fixes this issue. There are no known workarounds aside from upgrading.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · high confidenceSQL injection vulnerability in Xibo CMS's `nameFilter` function allows authenticated users to inject malicious SQL through logical operator parameters, enabling unauthorized data exfiltration from the database.
Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.
Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data>= 3.2.0, < 3.3.5CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- None
- Availability
- None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Determine installed Xibo CMS versionLocate the version file or check the admin dashboard About section for the installed Xibo version numberAffected if The installed version is 3.2.0 through 3.3.4 inclusive (versions >= 3.2.0 and < 3.3.5)
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Confirm authentication is required for affected endpointsVerify that the Xibo CMS requires valid user credentials to access the nameFilter function endpoints; test if unauthenticated requests are rejectedAffected if The installation permits unauthenticated access to the nameFilter function
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Review application logs for suspicious SQL patternsExamine Xibo application and web server logs for unusual SQL syntax or logical operators (AND, OR) in nameFilter-related query parametersAffected if Logs contain malformed SQL injection attempts targeting the nameFilter function
You are affected if your Xibo CMS version is 3.2.0 through 3.3.4 and the nameFilter function is accessible to authenticated users in your deployment.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
dbcve · scoped3.3.5
Upgrade Xibo CMS to version 3.3.5 or later; there are no available workarounds aside from upgrading.
3.3.5
- 1. Back up the current Xibo database and files before proceeding with the upgrade.
- 2. Download Xibo version 3.3.5 from the official Xibo release repository or download page.
- 3. Review the Xibo upgrade documentation for version 3.3.5 to ensure all prerequisites are met.
- 4. Execute the upgrade process according to the official upgrade instructions for your deployment method (Docker, manual, or package manager).
- 5. Verify the upgrade was successful by logging into the CMS and confirming all functionality works correctly.
- 6. Confirm the version number displays as 3.3.5 in the admin panel.
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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ContributedPeer-ranked notes from engineers who’ve handled CVE-2023-33179 in production — separate from our analysis above.
The advisory tells you what broke. It rarely tells you what actually worked. If you’ve dealt with this one, that detail is what the next engineer is searching for.
- The version that genuinely resolved it — not the one the vendor claimed
- A config change or rule that shut the vector down
- A gotcha in the upgrade path that cost you an afternoon
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