CVE-2024-5120 SourceCodester Event Registration System sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 20 May 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the registration page 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-2024-5120?

CVE-2024-5120 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Event Registration System, published on 20 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 Event Registration System 1.0. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file /registrar/?page=registration. The manipulation of the argument e leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-265200.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-5120?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oretnom23 Event Registration System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5120?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-5120 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-2024-5120 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-5120 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6grx-4j6r-rxx4.