CVE-2024-7369 SourceCodester Simple Realtime Quiz System Login ajax.php sql injection

Medium 6.9 Published 1 Aug 2024 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the login component to read or modify database contents.

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-2024-7369?

CVE-2024-7369 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Simple Realtime Quiz System, published on 1 Aug 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 Simple Realtime Quiz System 1.0 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /ajax.php?action=login of the component Login. The manipulation of the argument username leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-273353 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-7369?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oretnom23 Simple Realtime Quiz System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7369?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-7369 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-2024-7369 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-7369 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6q58-m3qf-67px.