SQL Injection Vulnerability in SourceCodester School Fees Payment System
CVE-2024-7164

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Sourcecodester
Status
School Fees Payment System
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 July 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A serious SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in the SourceCodester School Fees Payment System version 1.0, specifically within the /ajax.php?action=login endpoint. This security flaw allows attackers to manipulate the 'username' parameter remotely, which could lead to unauthorized access and potential data breaches. Security experts are urging users to promptly review their systems and apply necessary patches or mitigations to prevent exploitation, as disclosed details indicate that the vulnerability is publicly known and could be actively targeted.

Affected Version(s)

School Fees Payment 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-2024-7164 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.272578
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.272578
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.380174
third-party-advisory

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

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