CVE-2024-7371 SourceCodester Simple Realtime Quiz System quiz_view.php sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 1 Aug 2024 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in quiz_view.php to read or modify database contents in the Simple Realtime Quiz 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-2024-7371?

CVE-2024-7371 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Simple Realtime Quiz System, published on 1 Aug 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 Simple Realtime Quiz System 1.0. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /quiz_view.php. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-273355.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-7371?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oretnom23 Simple Realtime Quiz System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7371?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-7371 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-2024-7371 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-7371 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cv7w-57fr-fp46.