CVE-2024-4918 Campcodes Online Examination System updateQuestion.php sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 15 May 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in updateQuestion.php to read or modify database contents in the Online Examination 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-2024-4918?

CVE-2024-4918 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. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file updateQuestion.php. The manipulation of the argument id 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 identifier VDB-264453 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-4918?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Campcodes Online Examination System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4918?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-4918 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-2024-4918 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-4918 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6g8r-23r5-62g2.