CVE-2024-40072 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can exploit SQL injection in the ID Generator System to read or modify database contents via the id parameter.

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-2024-40072?

CVE-2024-40072 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Apr 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Sourcecodester Online ID Generator System 1.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the id parameter at id_generator/admin/?page=generate/index&id=1.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-40072?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oretnom23 Online Id Generator System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40072?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-40072 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-2024-40072 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-40072 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c839-wqcr-r3p3.

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