SQL Injection Vulnerability in SourceCodester Online Courseware
CVE-2024-3422

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

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

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A serious SQL Injection vulnerability exists in the SourceCodester Online Courseware 1.0, specifically in the admin/activatestud.php file. The vulnerability arises from insufficient input validation, which enables attackers to manipulate the argument selector. This flaw allows attackers to construct malicious SQL queries, potentially compromising the database and exposing sensitive data. The exploit can be initiated remotely, making it a significant concern for users of the affected software. Full details about this vulnerability are documented in VDB-259594.

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-2024-3422 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.259594
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.259594
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.311600
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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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