CVE-2024-1923 SourceCodester Simple Student Attendance System List of Classes Page ajax-api.php delete_student sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 27 Feb 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Attackers can inject SQL via the id parameter in ajax-api.php to read or modify database records in the Simple Student Attendance System.

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-2024-1923?

CVE-2024-1923 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Simple Student Attendance System, published on 27 Feb 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Simple Student Attendance System 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function delete_class/delete_student of the file /ajax-api.php of the component List of Classes Page. The manipulation of the argument id with the input 1337'+or+1=1;--+ leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-254858 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-1923?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oretnom23 Simple Student Attendance System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1923?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-1923 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-2024-1923 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-1923 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mxxq-mghg-9fmg.