CVE-2024-8340 SourceCodester Electric Billing Management System Actions.php sql injection
Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the login form to read or modify database contents in the Electric Billing Management System.
- 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-2024-8340?
CVE-2024-8340 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Electric Billing Management System, published on 30 Aug 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Electric Billing Management System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /Actions.php?a=login. The manipulation of the argument username leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-8340?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Oretnom23 Electric Billing Management System.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8340?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-8340 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-2024-8340 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-8340 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in SourceCodester Electric Billing Management System
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3xcx-qx62-cpcx.