CVE-2024-7166 SourceCodester School Fees Payment System receipt.php sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 28 Jul 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in receipt.php to read or modify database contents in the School Fees Payment 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-2024-7166?

CVE-2024-7166 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester School Fees Payment System, published on 28 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 School Fees Payment System 1.0. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file /receipt.php. The manipulation of the argument ef_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-272580.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-7166?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oretnom23 School Fees Payment System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7166?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-7166 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-2024-7166 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-7166 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cwwg-wc3x-x7gv.