CVE-2024-0498 Project Worlds Lawyer Management System searchLawyer.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 13 Jan 2024 Updated 17 Jun 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in searchLawyer.php to read or modify database contents in Project Worlds Lawyer Management System.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-0498?

CVE-2024-0498 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Project Worlds Lawyer Management System, published on 13 Jan 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in Project Worlds Lawyer Management System 1.0. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file searchLawyer.php. The manipulation of the argument experience leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-250603.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-0498?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Projectworlds Online Lawyer Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0498?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-0498 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2024-0498 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-0498 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r727-8w48-r46x.