Input Validation Flaw in SourceCodester Phone Contact Manager System
CVE-2024-12353

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Sourcecodester
Status
Phone Contact Manager System
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 December 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

CVE-2024-12353 is a high-risk input validation vulnerability in SourceCodester's Phone Contact Manager System version 1.0. It affects the UserInterface::MenuDisplayStart function in the User Menu component, where improper validation of user-inputted arguments can be exploited. This vulnerability requires local access to execute, exposing systems to potential unauthorized actions or data manipulation if exploited. The flaw has been publicly disclosed, which heightens its significance for users of this software. Maintaining robust input validation mechanisms is critical to mitigating the risk of such vulnerabilities.

Affected Version(s)

Phone Contact Manager System 1.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-12353 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.287273
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.287273
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.457438
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database1 Proof of Concept(s)

Credit

Jason huibin wong (VulDB User)
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