CVE-2024-4917 Campcodes Online Examination System submitAnswerExe.php sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 15 May 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in submitAnswerExe.php to manipulate or access examination data.

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-2024-4917?

CVE-2024-4917 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Campcodes Online Examination System, published on 15 May 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in Campcodes Online Examination System 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file submitAnswerExe.php. The manipulation of the argument exmne_id leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-264452.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-4917?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Campcodes Online Examination System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4917?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-4917 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-2024-4917 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-4917 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4wx2-mhc4-vv9j.