CVE-2024-4972 code-projects Simple Chat System login.php sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 16 May 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the login form to access or modify database contents in Simple Chat 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-2024-4972?

CVE-2024-4972 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in code-projects Simple Chat System, published on 16 May 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in code-projects Simple Chat System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /login.php. The manipulation of the argument email/password 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-264537 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-4972?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Code-Projects Simple Chat System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4972?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-4972 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-2024-4972 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-4972 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f6jx-gr5x-vh48.