CVE-2024-5099 SourceCodester Simple Inventory System updateprice.php sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 19 May 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in updateprice.php to read or modify inventory data in SourceCodester Simple Inventory 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-2024-5099?

CVE-2024-5099 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Simple Inventory System, published on 19 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 SourceCodester Simple Inventory System 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file updateprice.php. The manipulation of the argument ITEM leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-265082 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-5099?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Argie Simple Inventory System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5099?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-5099 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-2024-5099 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-5099 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-89qm-pg8x-wj9m.