CVE-2024-7911 SourceCodester Simple Online Bidding System index.php file inclusion

Medium 5.3 Published 18 Aug 2024 Updated 19 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit a file inclusion vulnerability in the bidding system to execute arbitrary code or read sensitive files.

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-2024-7911?

CVE-2024-7911 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in SourceCodester Simple Online Bidding System, published on 18 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 Online Bidding System 1.0. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file /simple-online-bidding-system/bidding/index.php. The manipulation of the argument page leads to file inclusion. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-610, CWE-73

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-7911?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oretnom23 Simple Online Bidding System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7911?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-7911 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2024-7911 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-7911 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2fg7-fw8c-2wpm.