CVE-2024-40498 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An attacker can execute arbitrary code via SQL injection in the registration page of the Online Shopping System.

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-2024-40498?

CVE-2024-40498 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Aug 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL Injection vulnerability in PuneethReddyHC Online Shopping sysstem advanced v.1.0 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via the register.php

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-40498?

How do I fix CVE-2024-40498?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-40498 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-2024-40498 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-40498 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ww7v-5cpr-4v77.

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