CVE-2024-3442 SourceCodester Prison Management System delete_leave.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 8 Apr 2024 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the delete_leave.php file to read or modify database records in the Prison Management System.

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-2024-3442?

CVE-2024-3442 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Prison Management System, published on 8 Apr 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Prison Management System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /Employee/delete_leave.php. The manipulation leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-259695.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-3442?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fast5 Prison Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3442?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-3442 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-2024-3442 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-3442 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gppc-qq77-689m.