CVE-2024-7168 SourceCodester School Fees Payment System manage_user.php sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 28 Jul 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in manage_user.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-2024-7168?

CVE-2024-7168 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 rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /manage_user.php. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-272582 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-7168?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oretnom23 School Fees Payment System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7168?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-7168 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-2024-7168 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-7168 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3f24-4xhj-mpvj.