CVE-2024-6279 lahirudanushka School Management System Exam Results Page examresults-par.php sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 24 Jun 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the exam results page to read or modify database information.

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-2024-6279?

CVE-2024-6279 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in lahirudanushka School Management System, published on 24 Jun 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in lahirudanushka School Management System 1.0.0/1.0.1 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file examresults-par.php of the component Exam Results Page. The manipulation of the argument sid leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-269492.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-6279?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Lahirudanushka School Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6279?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-6279 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-2024-6279 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-6279 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gxv5-57fj-mhw8.