SQL Injection Vulnerability in SourceCodester Employee Management System
CVE-2024-1877

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
CVE Published:
26 February 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A vulnerability has been identified in the SourceCodester Employee Management System version 1.0, specifically affecting the /cancel.php file. This flaw allows for SQL injection via manipulation of the 'id' parameter with an input string such as '1%20or%201=1'. This type of attack can be executed remotely, which raises serious security concerns for users. As the exploit has already been publicly disclosed, it is essential for organizations utilizing this system to assess their defenses and implement necessary mitigations against potential unauthorized access or data breaches.

Affected Version(s)

Employee Management 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.

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Joshua Lictan
nochizplz (VulDB User)
nochizplz (VulDB User)
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