CVE-2024-8784 QDocs Smart School Management System Chat mynewuser sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute SQL injection via the chat feature to read or modify database contents in QDocs Smart School 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-2024-8784?

CVE-2024-8784 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in QDocs Smart School Management System, published on 13 Sep 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in QDocs Smart School Management System 7.0.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /user/chat/mynewuser of the component Chat. The manipulation of the argument users[] with the input 1'+AND+(SELECT+3220+FROM+(SELECT(SLEEP(5)))ZNun)+AND+'WwBM'%3d'WwBM as part of POST Request Parameter leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 7.0.1 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-8784?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Qdocs Smart School.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8784?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-8784 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-2024-8784 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-8784 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x6p2-rpj7-w423.

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