CVE-2024-6440 SourceCodester Home Owners Collection Management System sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 2 Jul 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Attackers can perform SQL injection via the id parameter in delete_category, potentially reading or modifying database contents.

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-2024-6440?

CVE-2024-6440 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Home Owners Collection Management System, published on 2 Jul 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 Home Owners Collection Management System 1.0. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file /classes/Master.php?f=delete_category. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-270168.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-6440?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Home Owners Collection Management System Project Home Owners Collection Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6440?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-6440 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-2024-6440 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-6440 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c7xh-mv7v-2w2g.