CVE-2024-7378 SourceCodester Simple Realtime Quiz System manage_question.php sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 2 Aug 2024 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in manage_question.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-2024-7378?

CVE-2024-7378 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 was found in SourceCodester Simple Realtime Quiz System 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /manage_question.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-273362 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-7378?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oretnom23 Simple Realtime Quiz System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7378?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-7378 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-2024-7378 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-7378 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2f7j-8pxq-5mww.