SQL Injection Vulnerability in SourceCodester Online Courseware
CVE-2024-3423

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

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

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

An SQL injection vulnerability exists in the SourceCodester Online Courseware 1.0, specifically in the admin/activateteach.php file. This flaw allows attackers to manipulate SQL queries through unvalidated input in the argument selector. By exploiting this vulnerability, a remote attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, data manipulation, or complete compromise of the affected database. The public disclosure of this vulnerability raises significant risk for users and highlights the urgent need for security patches and updates to mitigate potential attacks.

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-2024-3423 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.259595
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.259595
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.311601
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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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