CVE-2024-3257 SourceCodester Internship Portal Management System edit_activity_query.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 3 Apr 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the edit_activity_query.php file 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-2024-3257?

CVE-2024-3257 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 was found in SourceCodester Internship Portal Management System 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file admin/edit_activity_query.php. The manipulation of the argument title/description/start/end leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-259106 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-3257?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Chatikobo Internship Portal Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3257?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-3257 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-2024-3257 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-3257 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2xw4-f54v-r826.