CVE-2024-5985 SourceCodester Best Online News Portal index.php sql injection
Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the admin login to access or modify database contents in SourceCodester Best Online News Portal.
- 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-2024-5985?
CVE-2024-5985 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Best Online News Portal, published on 14 Jun 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Best Online News Portal 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin/index.php. The manipulation of the argument username leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-268461 was assigned to this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-5985?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mayurik Best Online News Portal.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5985?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-5985 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-2024-5985 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-5985 exists.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-765q-773v-w2f8.