CVE-2024-6417 SourceCodester Simple Online Bidding System sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 30 Jun 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the delete_user action to read or modify database contents in the Simple Online Bidding System.

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-2024-6417?

CVE-2024-6417 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Simple Online Bidding System, published on 30 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 SourceCodester Simple Online Bidding System 1.0. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /admin/ajax.php?action=delete_user. The manipulation of the argument id 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-270008.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-6417?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oretnom23 Simple Online Bidding System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6417?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-6417 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-2024-6417 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-6417 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qg78-v8v7-5422.