CVE-2024-3438 SourceCodester Prison Management System login.php sql injection

High 7.3 Published 8 Apr 2024 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the admin login page to access or modify database information.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-3438?

CVE-2024-3438 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Prison Management System, published on 8 Apr 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Prison Management System 1.0 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /Admin/login.php. The manipulation 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-259691.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-3438?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fast5 Prison Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3438?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-3438 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-2024-3438 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-3438 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h72f-rgrp-ff8g.