CVE-2024-3252 SourceCodester Internship Portal Management System check_admin.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 3 Apr 2024 Updated 22 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the admin login to access or modify database contents in the Internship Portal Management 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-2024-3252?

CVE-2024-3252 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Internship Portal Management System, published on 3 Apr 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Internship Portal Management System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file admin/check_admin.php. The manipulation of the argument username/password leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-259101 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-3252?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Chatikobo Internship Portal Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3252?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-3252 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-2024-3252 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-3252 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p587-g8pc-4qg6.