CVE-2024-6808 itsourcecode Simple Task List signUp.php insertUserRecord sql injection

Medium 6.9 Published Updated

An attacker can perform SQL injection via the username field in the sign-up form of Simple Task List, potentially accessing or modifying database records.

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

What is CVE-2024-6808?

CVE-2024-6808 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in itsourcecode Simple Task List, published on 17 Jul 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in itsourcecode Simple Task List 1.0. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function insertUserRecord of the file signUp.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 associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-271707.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-6808?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Code-Projects Simple Task List.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6808?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-6808 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-2024-6808 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-6808 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8x59-gq79-vf88.

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