CVE-2023-53917
CVE-2023-53917 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Powerstonegh Affiliate Me with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v4: 8.7
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-60197
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Powerstonegh Affiliate Me
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is 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.
- How severe is CVE-2023-53917?
- CVE-2023-53917 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-53917 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-53917?
- CVE-2023-53917 affects Powerstonegh Affiliate Me. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-53917?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2023-53917 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-53917 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-60197.
- When was CVE-2023-53917 published?
- CVE-2023-53917 was published on 2025-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51468
- https://www.powerstonegh.com/
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/affiliate-me-sql-injection-vulnerability-via-admin-panel
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:powerstonegh:affiliate_me:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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