CVE-2023-1198: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Saysis S

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-1198?

starcities: upgrade to newer than 1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-1198 being exploited?

CVE-2023-1198 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-1198 affect?

CVE-2023-1198 affects starcities. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Saysis Starcities allows SQL Injection. This issue affects Starcities: through 1.3.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-1198?

Priority 52/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-1198 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting starcities. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Saysis Starcities allows SQL Injection. This issue affects Starcities: through 1.3.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2023-03-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Computer Emergency Response Team of the Republic of Turkey · Vendor: saysis

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-03-10 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

saysis starcities UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.3

Fixed in: newer than 1.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy starcities || rpm -q starcities || starcities --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade starcities

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade starcities

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-1198?

starcities: upgrade to newer than 1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-1198 being exploited?

CVE-2023-1198 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-1198 affect?

CVE-2023-1198 affects starcities. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Saysis Starcities allows SQL Injection. This issue affects Starcities: through 1.3.

How urgent is CVE-2023-1198?

Priority 52/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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