SQL Injection Vulnerability in SourceCodester Electric Billing Management System
CVE-2024-8340

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Sourcecodester
Status
Electric Billing Management System
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 August 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A serious security vulnerability has been identified in the SourceCodester Electric Billing Management System version 1.0, where improper validation of user input in the login process allows attackers to exploit an SQL injection flaw in the /Actions.php file. By manipulating the 'username' parameter, remote attackers can execute malicious SQL commands against the database, potentially compromising confidential user data. Due to the public disclosure of this vulnerability, organizations utilizing this software are strongly urged to apply necessary security patches and implement robust input validation measures to safeguard their systems.

Affected Version(s)

Electric Billing Management 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-2024-8340 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.276219
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.276219
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.399548
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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

Credit

xmg404 (VulDB User)
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