CVE-2024-3255 SourceCodester Internship Portal Management System edit_admin_query.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 3 Apr 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the admin query editor 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-2024-3255?

CVE-2024-3255 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, was found in SourceCodester Internship Portal Management System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file admin/edit_admin_query.php. The manipulation of the argument username/password/name/admin_id leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-259104.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-3255?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Chatikobo Internship Portal Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3255?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-3255 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-2024-3255 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-3255 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-94xq-wrrp-5jr6.