CVE-2024-3254 SourceCodester Internship Portal Management System edit_admin.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 3 Apr 2024 Updated 20 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in edit_admin.php to read or modify database contents, requiring administrative permissions.

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-2024-3254?

CVE-2024-3254 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, which was classified as critical, has been found in SourceCodester Internship Portal Management System 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file admin/edit_admin.php. The manipulation of the argument admin_id leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-259103.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-3254?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Chatikobo Internship Portal Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3254?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-3254 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-2024-3254 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-3254 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vxrg-576c-83m9.