CVE-2024-5066 PHPGurukul Online Course Registration System pincode-verification.php sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 17 May 2024 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the pincode verification feature 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-2024-5066?

CVE-2024-5066 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in PHPGurukul Online Course Registration System, published on 17 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 was found in PHPGurukul Online Course Registration System 3.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /pincode-verification.php. The manipulation of the argument pincode leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-264925 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-5066?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpgurukul Online Course Registration System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5066?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-5066 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-2024-5066 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-5066 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4g6g-5g88-76v5.