CVE-2024-7841 SourceCodester Clinics Patient Management System check_user_name.php sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the user name check to read or modify database contents in the Clinics Patient Management 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-2024-7841?

CVE-2024-7841 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Clinics Patient Management System, published on 15 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 was found in SourceCodester Clinics Patient Management System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /pms/ajax/check_user_name.php. The manipulation of the argument user_name leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-7841?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oretnom23 Clinic\'s Patient Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7841?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-7841 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-2024-7841 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-7841 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9j34-x9f3-m95c.

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