CVE-2024-9296 SourceCodester Advocate Office Management System forgot_pass.php sql injection

Medium 6.9 Published 28 Sep 2024 Updated 30 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the forgot password feature 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-2024-9296?

CVE-2024-9296 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Advocate Office Management System, published on 28 Sep 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 SourceCodester Advocate Office Management System 1.0. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file /control/forgot_pass.php. The manipulation of the argument username leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-9296?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mayurik Advocate Office Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9296?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-9296 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-2024-9296 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-9296 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w9m4-jxqx-r554.