CVE-2024-5101 SourceCodester Simple Inventory System updateproduct.php sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 19 May 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in updateproduct.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-2024-5101?

CVE-2024-5101 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. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file updateproduct.php. The manipulation of the argument ITEM leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-265084.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-5101?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Argie Simple Inventory System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5101?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-5101 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-2024-5101 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-5101 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wh2x-972h-6xmh.