Remote SQL Injection Vulnerability in SourceCodester Online Courseware
CVE-2024-3420

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Sourcecodester
Status
Online Courseware
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 April 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A critical vulnerability has been discovered in the SourceCodester Online Courseware version 1.0, specifically within the admin/saveedit.php functionality. This vulnerability arises from improper input validation when the 'id' argument is manipulated, leading to SQL injection attacks. Such exploits could potentially allow unauthorized remote attackers to execute malicious SQL statements, compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the database. The existence of this vulnerability emphasizes the need for immediate action to ensure system security, especially as the exploit details have already been disclosed publicly. Comprehensive remediation measures should be taken to protect against potential exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Online Courseware 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-2024-3420 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.259592
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.259592
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.311598
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

liuann (VulDB User)
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