CVE-2024-8138 code-projects Pharmacy Management System Parameter index.php editManager sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 25 Aug 2024 Updated 26 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the editManager parameter to read or modify database contents in the Pharmacy 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-2024-8138?

CVE-2024-8138 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in code-projects Pharmacy Management System, published on 25 Aug 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in code-projects Pharmacy Management System 1.0. Affected is the function editManager of the file /index.php?action=editManager of the component Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument id as part of String leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Continious delivery with rolling releases is used by this product. Therefore, no version details of affected nor updated releases are available.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-8138?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Pharmacy Management System Project Pharmacy Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8138?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-8138 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-2024-8138 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-8138 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hrmq-f443-c64x.