CVE-2024-11213 SourceCodester Best Employee Management System edit_role.php sql injection

Medium 5.1 Published 14 Nov 2024 Updated 14 Nov 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in edit_role.php to read or modify database contents in the Best Employee Management System.

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

What is CVE-2024-11213?

CVE-2024-11213 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Best Employee Management System, published on 14 Nov 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in SourceCodester Best Employee Management System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin/edit_role.php. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-11213?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mayurik Best Employee Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-11213?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-11213 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-2024-11213 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-11213 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wx56-ff7p-8j6f.