CVE-2024-13020 code-projects Chat System chatroom.php sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 29 Dec 2024 Updated 30 Dec 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the admin chatroom interface 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-2024-13020?

CVE-2024-13020 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in code-projects Chat System, published on 29 Dec 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 Chat System 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /admin/chatroom.php. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-13020?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Code-Projects Chat System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-13020?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-13020 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-2024-13020 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-13020 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pc87-q35p-2r45.