CVE-2023-52285: ExamSys 9150244 allows SQL Injection via the /Support/action/Pages.php s_score2 parameter.

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-52285 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting examsys. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

ExamSys 9150244 allows SQL Injection via the /Support/action/Pages.php s_score2 parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2024-01-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: lrx0014

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-17 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lrx0014 examsys DOWNGRADE

Affected: 9150244

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9150244

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 9150244 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison examsys sudo apt install examsys=<VERSION_BEFORE_9150244> sudo apt-mark hold examsys

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list examsys sudo dnf downgrade examsys-<VERSION_BEFORE_9150244> sudo dnf versionlock add examsys

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-52285?

examsys: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-52285 being exploited?

CVE-2023-52285 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-2023-52285 affect?

CVE-2023-52285 affects examsys. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). ExamSys 9150244 allows SQL Injection via the /Support/action/Pages.php s_score2 parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2023-52285?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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