CVE-2024-40402 SQL injection in n/a
Attackers can inject malicious SQL queries via the username parameter in ajax.php 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-2024-40402?
CVE-2024-40402 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Jul 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A SQL injection vulnerability was found in 'ajax.php' of Sourcecodester Simple Library Management System 1.0. This vulnerability stems from insufficient user input validation of the 'username' parameter, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL queries.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-40402?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nikhil-Bhalerao Simple Library Management System.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40402?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-40402 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-2024-40402 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-40402 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rxq4-2x44-7fjp.