CVE-2024-6898 SourceCodester Record Management System index.php sql injection

Medium 6.9 Published 19 Jul 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the UserName parameter of index.php to read or modify 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-2024-6898?

CVE-2024-6898 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Record Management System, published on 19 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 SourceCodester Record Management System 1.0. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file index.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-271923.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-6898?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Jkev Record Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6898?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-6898 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-2024-6898 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-6898 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-whg9-chpc-qg83.