CVE-2024-2168 SourceCodester Online Tours & Travels Management System HTTP POST Request expense_category.php sql injection

Medium 4.7 Published 4 Mar 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Attackers can inject SQL commands via the status parameter in expense_category.php to read or modify database contents.

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-2024-2168?

CVE-2024-2168 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Online Tours & Travels Management System, published on 4 Mar 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Online Tours & Travels Management System 1.0. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file /admin/operations/expense_category.php of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument status leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-255678 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-2168?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mayurik Online Tours \& Travels Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-2168?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-2168 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-2024-2168 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-2168 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m93x-j22f-53v7.