CVE-2024-5122 SourceCodester Event Registration System sql injection

Medium 6.9 Published 20 May 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the search argument to read or modify database contents in the Event Registration System.

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-2024-5122?

CVE-2024-5122 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 was found in SourceCodester Event Registration System 1.0. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /registrar/. The manipulation of the argument search leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-265202 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-5122?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oretnom23 Event Registration System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5122?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-5122 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-2024-5122 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-5122 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-52wr-2fpp-5m5m.