CVE-2024-8218 code-projects Online Quiz Site index.php sql injection

Medium 6.9 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the loginid parameter of index.php 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-2024-8218?

CVE-2024-8218 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in code-projects Online Quiz Site, published on 27 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 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file index.php. The manipulation of the argument loginid leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-8218?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fabian Online Quiz Site.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8218?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-8218 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-2024-8218 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-8218 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6frw-26pf-8hp9.

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