CVE-2024-5118 SourceCodester Event Registration System login.php sql injection

Medium 6.9 Published 20 May 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the admin login to access or modify database information.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-5118?

CVE-2024-5118 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Event Registration System, published on 20 May 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Event Registration System 1.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /admin/login.php. The manipulation of the argument username/password leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-265198 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-5118?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oretnom23 Event Registration System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5118?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-5118 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-2024-5118 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-5118 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2wrg-v6wv-9q7f.