CVE-2024-10423 Project Worlds Student Project Allocation System Project Selection Page project_selection.php sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 27 Oct 2024 Updated 28 Oct 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the project selection page 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-2024-10423?

CVE-2024-10423 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Student Project Allocation System, published on 27 Oct 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Project Worlds Student Project Allocation System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /student/project_selection/project_selection.php of the component Project Selection Page. The manipulation of the argument project_id leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-10423?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Projectworlds Student Project Allocation System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-10423?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-10423 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-2024-10423 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-10423 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-whfp-qfw9-jwp3.