CVE-2024-3423 SourceCodester Online Courseware activateteach.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 7 Apr 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in activateteach.php to manipulate database queries, potentially reading or modifying data.

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-2024-3423?

CVE-2024-3423 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Online Courseware, published on 7 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 Online Courseware 1.0. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file admin/activateteach.php. The manipulation of the argument selector 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-259595.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-3423?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Argie Online Courseware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3423?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-3423 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-2024-3423 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-3423 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gvjj-h5vf-62m3.