CVE-2024-6957 itsourcecode University Management System Login functions.php sql injection

Medium 6.9 Published 21 Jul 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the login function to read or modify database contents in the University Management System.

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-2024-6957?

CVE-2024-6957 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in itsourcecode University Management System, published on 21 Jul 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in itsourcecode University Management System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file functions.php of the component Login. 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-272079.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-6957?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Angeljudesuarez University Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6957?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-6957 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-2024-6957 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-6957 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qm3q-989p-3fhj.