SQL Injection Flaw in SourceCodester School Fees Payment System
CVE-2024-7166

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

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

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A critical SQL injection vulnerability exists in the SourceCodester School Fees Payment System 1.0. Specifically, the issue arises through the manipulation of the 'ef_id' parameter in the /receipt.php file, which can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands. This flaw can be exploited remotely without the need for prior authentication, exposing potentially sensitive data and system integrity to malicious actors. Given the public disclosure of this exploit, immediate patching and security assessments are recommended to safeguard against potential data breaches.

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-2024-7166 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.272580
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.272580
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.380180
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
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

topsky979 (VulDB User)
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