CVE-2024-7373 SourceCodester Simple Realtime Quiz System ajax.php sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 2 Aug 2024 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the quiz system's ajax.php endpoint to read or modify database contents.

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-2024-7373?

CVE-2024-7373 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Simple Realtime Quiz System, published on 2 Aug 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Simple Realtime Quiz System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /ajax.php?action=load_answered. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-273357 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-7373?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oretnom23 Simple Realtime Quiz System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7373?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-7373 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-2024-7373 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-7373 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7q45-jp5q-j29q.