SQL Injection Vulnerability in SourceCodester Employee Task Management System
CVE-2024-2556

6.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Sourcecodester
Status
Employee Task Management System
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 March 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A significant vulnerability has been identified in the SourceCodester Employee Task Management System version 1.0, specifically within the attendance-info.php file. This vulnerability arises from improper validation of user-supplied input, specifically through the user_id argument, leading to SQL injection vulnerabilities. Attackers may exploit this flaw remotely, allowing them to manipulate database queries, retrieve sensitive data, or even escalate privileges within the application. The public disclosure of this vulnerability heightens the risk of its exploitation, emphasizing the urgent need for users to apply appropriate security patches and implement enhanced input validation measures.

Affected Version(s)

Employee Task 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.

CVE-2024-2556 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.257055
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.257055
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https://github.com/tht1997/WhiteBox/blob/main/sourcecodes...
exploit

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
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

huutuanbg97 (VulDB User)
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