CVE-2024-6278 lahirudanushka School Management System Subject Page subject.php sql injection

Medium 5.1 Published 24 Jun 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the subject.php file to read or modify database contents in the School Management System.

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

What is CVE-2024-6278?

CVE-2024-6278 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in lahirudanushka School Management System, published on 24 Jun 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability has been found in lahirudanushka School Management System 1.0.0/1.0.1 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file subject.php of the component Subject Page. The manipulation of the argument update leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-269491.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-6278?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Lahirudanushka School Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6278?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-6278 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-2024-6278 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-6278 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w8gw-mmv6-g6v6.