CVE-2023-4037
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 · uneditedBlind SQL injection vulnerability in the Conacwin 3.7.1.2 web interface, the exploitation of which could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive data stored in the database by sending a specially crafted SQL query to the xml parameter.
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 · moderate confidenceA blind SQL injection vulnerability exists in the xml parameter of Conacwin version 3.7.1.2 web interface. An attacker can send specially crafted SQL queries through this parameter to infer database information through observation of application behavior (time delays or boolean responses), potentially extracting sensitive data from the database.
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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= 3.7.1.2CVSS 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
- Local
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- None
- Availability
- None
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/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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Identify Conacwin installation and versionLocate the Setelsa Security Conacwin application on your system. Check the application directory or installed programs list for the exact version number, typically found in an About dialog, version info file, or installation manifest.Affected if The installed version is exactly 3.7.1.2 (no other versions are listed as affected)
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Verify web interface is enabledCheck if the Conacwin web interface service is running and accessible. Look for the web service process or check network listener configurations for ports typically used by Conacwin web interface.Affected if The web interface is exposed and accessible on the network or localhost
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Confirm xml parameter endpoint existsIdentify if the application exposes an endpoint that accepts the xml parameter. This is typically found in web server configuration files, URL routing rules, or by reviewing the application's web handler mappings.Affected if An endpoint accepting an xml parameter exists and is reachable
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Review access logs for xml parameter activityExamine web server or application logs for requests containing the xml parameter. Look for unusual patterns, repeated requests, or SQL-like syntax in this parameter.Affected if The xml parameter is being actively used in requests to the application
You are affected if Setelsa Security Conacwin version 3.7.1.2 is installed with its web interface enabled and an accessible endpoint that accepts the xml parameter.
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.
From vendor dataImplement parameterized queries (prepared statements) for all database interactions involving the xml parameter, or implement strict input validation and sanitization. Apply the latest vendor patch if available.
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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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