CVE-2023-53972: WebTareas 2.4 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the webTareasSID cookie parameter that allows unauthen

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-53972 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting webtareas. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

WebTareas 2.4 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the webTareasSID cookie parameter that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries. Attackers can exploit error-based and time-based blind SQL injection techniques to extract database information and potentially access sensitive system data.

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	0.4% (top 63%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2025-12-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: webtareas project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-12-22 22:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

webtareas project webtareas DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison webtareas sudo apt install webtareas=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.4> sudo apt-mark hold webtareas

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

dnf --showduplicates list webtareas sudo dnf downgrade webtareas-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.4> sudo dnf versionlock add webtareas

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-2023-53972?

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

Is CVE-2023-53972 being exploited?

CVE-2023-53972 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-2023-53972 affect?

CVE-2023-53972 affects webtareas. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). WebTareas 2.4 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the webTareasSID cookie parameter that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries. Attackers can exploit error-based and time-based blind SQL injection techniques

How urgent is CVE-2023-53972?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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