CVE-2024-1009 SourceCodester Employee Management System login.php sql injection

High 7.3 Published 29 Jan 2024 Updated 5 Jun 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the admin login to access or modify database information.

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

What is CVE-2024-1009?

CVE-2024-1009 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Employee Management System, published on 29 Jan 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Employee Management System 1.0. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /Admin/login.php. The manipulation of the argument txtusername leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-252278 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-1009?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Employee Management System Project Employee Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1009?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-1009 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-2024-1009 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-1009 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as CVE-2024-24497, GHSA-7jm4-gcxp-f8vv.