CVE-2024-7196 SourceCodester Complaints Report Management System sql injection

Medium 6.9 Published 29 Jul 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the login form to access or modify database contents in the Complaints Report 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-2024-7196?

CVE-2024-7196 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Complaints Report Management System, published on 29 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 Complaints Report Management System 1.0. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /admin/ajax.php?action=login. The manipulation of the argument username leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-272617 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-7196?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oretnom23 Complaints Report Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7196?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-7196 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-2024-7196 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-7196 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-26qv-3573-wxg2.