CVE-2024-8169 code-projects Online Quiz Site signupuser.php sql injection

Medium 6.9 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the signupuser.php file to read or modify database contents.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-8169?

CVE-2024-8169 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in code-projects Online Quiz Site, published on 26 Aug 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in code-projects Online Quiz Site 1.0. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file signupuser.php. The manipulation of the argument lid leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-8169?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fabian Online Quiz Site.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8169?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-8169 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-2024-8169 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-8169 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wmgr-v54x-r8jg.

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