CVE-2024-10169 code-projects Hospital Management System change-password.php sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 20 Oct 2024 Updated 21 Oct 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the change-password.php file to read or modify database contents.

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-2024-10169?

CVE-2024-10169 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in code-projects Hospital Management System, published on 20 Oct 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in code-projects Hospital Management System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file change-password.php. The manipulation of the argument cpass leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-10169?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fabian Hospital Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-10169?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-10169 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-2024-10169 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-10169 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xw5m-v83c-xc7p.